Psalms 104:3
He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters; He makes the clouds His chariot and walks on the wings of the wind.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
KJV1611 – Modern English
Who lays the beams of His chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds His chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind:
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Who layeth the beams{H7136} of his chambers{H5944} in the waters;{H4325} Who maketh{H7760} the clouds{H5645} his chariot;{H7398} Who walketh{H1980} upon the wings{H3671} of the wind;{H7307}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Who layeth the beams{H7136}{(H8764)} of his chambers{H5944} in the waters{H4325}: who maketh{H7760}{(H8802)} the clouds{H5645} his chariot{H7398}: who walketh{H1980}{(H8764)} upon the wings{H3671} of the wind{H7307}:
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Thou voltest it aboue with waters, thou makest the cloudes thy charet, and goest vpon the wynges of the wynde.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Which layeth the beames of his chambers in the waters, and maketh the cloudes his chariot, and walketh vpon the wings of the winde.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Who seeleth his vpper chaumbers with waters: and maketh the cloudes his charriot, and walketh vpon the wynges of the wynde.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
Webster's Bible (1833)
He lays the beams of his chambers in the waters. He makes the clouds his chariot. He walks on the wings of the wind.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Who is laying the beam of His upper chambers in the waters, Who is making thick clouds His chariot, Who is walking on wings of wind,
American Standard Version (1901)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters; Who maketh the clouds his chariot; Who walketh upon the wings of the wind;
American Standard Version (1901)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters; Who maketh the clouds his chariot; Who walketh upon the wings of the wind;
Bible in Basic English (1941)
The arch of your house is based on the waters; you make the clouds your carriage; you go on the wings of the wind:
World English Bible (2000)
He lays the beams of his rooms in the waters. He makes the clouds his chariot. He walks on the wings of the wind.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
and lays the beams of the upper rooms of his palace on the rain clouds. He makes the clouds his chariot, and travels along on the wings of the wind.
Referenced Verses
- Amos 9:6 : 6 He builds His chambers in the heavens and establishes His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them out on the face of the earth—the Lord is His name.
- Isa 19:1 : 1 An oracle concerning Egypt: Look, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
- 2 Sam 22:11 : 11 He rode on a cherub and flew; he appeared on the wings of the wind.
- Ps 18:10-11 : 10 He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were under His feet. 11 He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
- Ps 139:9 : 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
- Nah 1:3 : 3 The Lord is slow to anger but great in power; he will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet.
- Matt 26:64 : 64 Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."
- Rev 1:7 : 7 Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Yes, Amen.
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