Psalms 104:3

3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.

Psalms 104:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
ESV
3 He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind;
NLT
3 you lay out the rafters of your home in the rain clouds. You make the clouds your chariot; you ride upon the wings of the wind.
MSG
3 You built your palace on the ocean deeps, made a chariot out of clouds and took off on wind-wings.
CSB
3 laying the beams of His palace on the waters [above], making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind,

Psalms 104:3 In-Context

1 Praise the LORD, my soul. LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
2 The LORD wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent
3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.
4 He makes winds his messengers,flames of fire his servants.
5 He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Amos 9:6
  • 2. S Psalms 24:2
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 33:26; Isaiah 19:1; Nahum 1:3
  • 4. S 2 Kings 2:11
  • 5. Psalms 18:10
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