Psalms 104:1 meaning and explanation

Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.

Psalms 104:1, Berean Standard Bible

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The psalm opens with the speaker addressing his own soul, urging his inner self to praise the LORD, Israel's covenant name for God. This self-address frames the whole poem: praise is a deliberate turning of the whole person toward God, not merely a feeling.

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