Bless the LORD, O My Soul
Psalms 103:20
In 11 translations
- BSB
- Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
- KJV
- Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.that excel…: Heb. mighty in strength
- WEB
- Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.
- ASV
- Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
- LSV
- Bless YHWH, you His messengers, || Mighty in power—doing His word, || To listen to the voice of His word.
- YLT
- Bless Jehovah, ye His messengers, Mighty in power — doing His word, To hearken to the voice of His Word.
- DBY
- Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, mighty in strength, that execute his word, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
- DRC102:20
- Bless the Lord, all ye his angels: you that are mighty in strength, and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders.
- GNV
- Prayse the Lord, ye his Angels, that excell in strength, that doe his commandement in obeying the voyce of his worde.
- JPS
- Bless the LORD, ye angels of His, ye mighty in strength, that fulfil His word, hearkening unto the voice of His word.
- LXXE102:20
- Bless the Lord, all ye his angels, mighty in strength, who perform his bidding, ready to hearken to the voice of his words.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- בָּרֲכ֥וּ יְהוָ֗ה מַלְאָ֫כָ֥יו גִּבֹּ֣רֵי כֹ֭חַ עֹשֵׂ֣י דְבָר֑וֹ לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗עַ בְּק֣וֹל דְּבָרֽוֹ׃
- LXX-Br102:20
- Εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Κύριον πάντες ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ, δυνατοὶ ἰσχύϊ ποιοῦντες τὸν λόγον αὐτοῦ, τοῦ ἀκοῦσαι τῆς φωνῆς τῶν λόγων αὐτοῦ.
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
PraiseAngelsHeavensSong of the Three ChildrenObedience to GodWorld, CosmologicalAngelForgivenessObedienceAngel (a Spirit)
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Cross-references most cited first
- Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
- Psalms 148:2Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.
- Luke 1:19“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
- Matthew 26:53Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
- Luke 2:13–14And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- 2 Kings 19:35And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!
- Psalms 78:25Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
- Matthew 6:10Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
- Psalms 29:1Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- Joel 2:11The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it?
- Isaiah 6:2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
- Revelation 19:5–6Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many…
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Verse numbering differs between Bibles
- 102:20 in some Bibles
- 103:20 in most Bibles