In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees.
This psalm stands apart from others that recount God's covenant mercies or heaven's hope. Rather, it sets before us the vivid display of His wisdom, power, and goodness in creation and the order of nature, stirring us to praise Him as a Father revealing Himself to us in this fragile and perishable life.
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Commenting on Psalm 104:1-35
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. So far from being in need, these trees of God afford shelter to others, birds small and great make their nests in the branches. Thus what they receive from the great Lord they endeavour to return to his weaker creatures.
God sends springs into valleys because the sea is salt and useless for thirst. He provides fresh water not only for man but for every beast, even the wild ass we cannot tame. Water common to all is a mercy so constant we forget it, yet would be the greatest affliction if lost.
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Commenting on Psalm 104:10-18