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Let your meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh.

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The Joy of Thinking of God

Commentators explain that finding genuine pleasure in thinking about God is a hallmark of true faith. Albert Barnes notes that while a sinner may find the thought of God painful, the believer's mind is naturally drawn to Him. This sweet meditation is not a chore but a source of happiness that leads directly to rejoicing in the Lord Himself.

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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 104:34

18th Century

Theologian

My meditation of him shall be sweet—That is, I will find pleasure in meditating on his character and works. See the notes at Psalms…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 104:34

19th Century

Bishop

My meditation. —Rather, my singing or my poetry.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 104:31–35

19th Century

Preacher

The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 104:34

17th Century

Pastor

My meditation of him shall be sweet
Of the glories, excellencies, and perfections of his person; of his offices, as …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 104:31–35

17th Century

Minister

Man's glory is fading; God's glory is everlasting: creatures change, but with the Creator there is no variableness. And if meditation on the glorie…