Psalms 104:26 kjva — There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein."

— Psalms 104:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 104 — Context

23

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

24

O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

25

So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

26

There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

27

These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

28

That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

29

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

Psalms 104:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 104:26 say?
Psalms 104:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.”
Where is Psalms 104:26 in the Bible?
Psalms 104:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 104, verse 26.
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 104:26.
What translation should I read Psalms 104:26 in?
Psalms 104:26 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 104:26?
Psalms 104:26 reads (KJVA): “There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.” 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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