Psalms 104:32 net — He looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder.

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"He looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder."

— Psalms 104:32, NET Bible

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Psalms 104 — Context

29

When you ignore them, they panic. 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! May the LORD find pleasure in the living things he has made!

32

He looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder.

33

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist!

34

May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the LORD.

35

May sinners disappear from the earth, and the wicked vanish! Praise the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!

Psalms 104:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 104:32 say?
Psalms 104:32 in the NET Bible reads: “He looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder.”
Where is Psalms 104:32 in the Bible?
Psalms 104:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 104, verse 32.
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 104:32.
What translation should I read Psalms 104:32 in?
Psalms 104:32 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 104:32?
Psalms 104:32 reads (NET): “He looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder.” 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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