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29 When you ignore them, they panic.[a]
When you take away their life’s breath,
they die and return to dust.
30 When you send your life-giving breath, they are created,
and you replenish the surface of the ground.
31 May the splendor of the Lord endure.[b]
May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 104:29 tn Heb “you hide your face, they are terrified.”
  2. Psalm 104:31 tn Heb “be forever.”
  3. Psalm 104:31 tn Or “rejoice in his works.”

29 When you hide your face,(A)
    they are terrified;
when you take away their breath,
    they die and return to the dust.(B)
30 When you send your Spirit,(C)
    they are created,
    and you renew the face of the ground.

31 May the glory of the Lord(D) endure forever;
    may the Lord rejoice in his works(E)

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