Psalm 104:34
New International Version
May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD.

New Living Translation
May all my thoughts be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

English Standard Version
May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

King James Bible
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

New King James Version
May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
May my praise be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall rejoice in the LORD.

NASB 1995
Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.

NASB 1977
Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let my musing be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
May my meditation be sweet and pleasing to Him; As for me, I will rejoice and be glad in the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May my meditation be pleasing to Him; I will rejoice in the LORD.

American Standard Version
Let thy meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
I hope my thoughts will please you, because you are the one who makes me glad.

English Revised Version
Let my meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find joy in the LORD.

Good News Translation
May he be pleased with my song, for my gladness comes from him.

International Standard Version
May my thoughts be pleasing to him; indeed, I will rejoice in the LORD!

Majority Standard Bible
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

NET Bible
May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Let your meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

World English Bible
Let my meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My meditation on Him is sweet, "" I rejoice in YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Sweet is my meditation on Him, I -- I do rejoice in Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
My meditating upon him shall be sweet: I will rejoice in Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let my speech be acceptable to him: but I will take delight in the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May my speech be pleasing to him. Truly, I will take delight in the Lord.

New American Bible
May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let my praise be acceptable to him; I will be glad in the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My praise will delight him I shall rejoice in LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let my musing be sweet unto Him; As for me, I will rejoice in the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let my meditation be sweet to him: and I will rejoice in the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
33I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. 34May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD. 35May sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah!…

Cross References
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 63:5-6
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. / When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.

Psalm 119:15
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.

Psalm 145:5
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.

Psalm 77:12
I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.

Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 139:17-18
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! / If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.


Treasury of Scripture

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

meditation

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 63:5,6
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: …

Psalm 77:12
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

I will be

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Habakkuk 3:17,18
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: …

Luke 1:47
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

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Psalm 104
1. A meditation upon the mighty power
7. And wonderful providence of God
31. God's glory is eternal
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May my meditation
The Hebrew word for "meditation" here is "שִׂיחִי" (sichiy), which implies a deep, reflective thought or contemplation. In the context of the Psalms, meditation often involves pondering the works and words of God. This phrase suggests an intentional focus on God’s creation and His attributes, encouraging believers to engage in thoughtful reflection that aligns their hearts with His will. Historically, meditation in the Jewish tradition was not just a mental exercise but a spiritual discipline that involved the heart and soul, aiming to draw closer to God.

be pleasing to Him
The desire for one's meditation to be "pleasing" to God reflects a heart posture of worship and submission. The Hebrew root "רָצָה" (ratsah) conveys the idea of acceptance or delight. This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's thoughts and reflections with God's character and purposes. In a broader scriptural context, it echoes the sentiment found in Romans 12:1-2, where believers are urged to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. The historical context of sacrificial offerings in the Old Testament, which needed to be without blemish to be acceptable, parallels the purity and sincerity required in our meditations.

for I rejoice
The Hebrew word "שָׂמַח" (samach) means to be glad or to take delight. This phrase indicates that the psalmist's joy is rooted in his relationship with God. Rejoicing in the Lord is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms, emphasizing that true joy is found not in circumstances but in the steadfastness and faithfulness of God. This joy is both a response to God's goodness and a reflection of a heart that trusts in Him. Historically, rejoicing in God was a communal and individual expression of faith, often celebrated in festivals and worship.

in the LORD
The term "LORD" here is the English representation of the Hebrew "יהוה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. The use of "LORD" in this verse highlights the personal and covenantal relationship between God and His people. It reminds believers of the assurance and security found in God's unchanging character. In the broader biblical narrative, the name YHWH is a reminder of God's deliverance, provision, and presence with His people, from the Exodus to the establishment of the New Covenant through Christ.

(34) My meditation.--Rather, my singing or my poetry.

Verse 34. - My meditation of him shall be sweet; rather, may my meditation be pleasing to him! (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). I be glad in the Lord (comp. Psalm 32:11; Psalm 33:1, etc.). Rejoicing in the Lord is a form of praising him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May my meditation
שִׂיחִ֑י (śî·ḥî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7879: A contemplation, an utterance

be pleasing
יֶעֱרַ֣ב (ye·‘ĕ·raḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6149: To be sweet or pleasing

to Him,
עָלָ֣יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

for I
אָ֝נֹכִ֗י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

rejoice
אֶשְׂמַ֥ח (’eś·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in the LORD.
בַּיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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