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Psalms 103:29 cpdv — But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they w…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they will return to their dust. "

— Psalms 103:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 103 — Context

26

There, the ships will pass by this sea-serpent that you have formed to mock them.

27

All these expect you to give them food in due time.

28

What you give to them, they will gather. When you open your hand, they will all be filled with goodness.

29

But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they will return to their dust.

30

You will send forth your Spirit, and they will be created. And you will renew the face of the earth.

31

May the glory of the Lord be for all ages. The Lord will rejoice in his works.

32

He considers the earth, and he makes it tremble. He touches the mountains, and they smoke.

Psalms 103:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 103:29 say?
Psalms 103:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they will return to their dust. ”
Where is Psalms 103:29 in the Bible?
Psalms 103:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 103, verse 29.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 103:29.
What translation should I read Psalms 103:29 in?
Psalms 103:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 103:29?
Psalms 103:29 reads (CPDV): “But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they will return to their dust. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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