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Psalms 104:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 104:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God.
Psalms 104:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 104

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18The high mountains are for the wild goats; The rocks are a refuge for the conies.
19He appointed the moon for seasons: The sun knoweth his going down.
20Thou makest darkness, and it is night, Wherein all the beasts of the forest creep forth.
21The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God.
22The sun ariseth, they get them away, And lay them down in their dens.
23Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labor until the evening.
24O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The young lions roar after their prey - This is a continuation of the description in the previous verse. At night the beasts which had been hidden in the daytime crawl forth and seek their food. The lion is particularly specified as one of the beasts that in a general survey would attract attention. The psalmist hears his “roar” as he goes forth in the forest in pursuit of his prey. And seek their meat from God - Their food. That is, God bestows it on them, and they act as if they sought it at his hand. They seek it where he has placed it; they are dependent on him for it. It is a beautiful idea that even the brute creation act as if they called on God, and sought the supply of their needs…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Roar - They roar when they come within sight of their prey. Seek - Their roaring is a kind of natural prayer to God, for relief. Psalms 104:25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The young: Psa 34:10; Job 38:39; Isa 31:4; Eze 19:2-14; Amo 3:4 seek: Psa 147:9; Job 38:41; Joe 1:18, Joe 1:20, Joe 2:22 Psalms 104:22”
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