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Psalms 104:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

People go out to their work and labor until evening comes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the natural rhythm of human life - working during the day until evening.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 104 is a hymn of praise that celebrates God's creation and His ongoing provision for the world, describing the intricate order He established in nature. This verse highlights the daily rhythm of human labor, where people go out to work during the daylight hours, reflecting the Creator's design for productivity as seen in the biblical account of the world's formation. In the ancient Israelite context, this emphasized God's wisdom in setting the cycles of day and night to sustain human life and activities.

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