18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.
18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax.
18 The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.
18 Mountain goats climb about the cliffs; badgers burrow among the rocks.
18 The high hills are for the wild goats; The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers.
18 High in the mountains live the wild goats, and the rocks form a refuge for the hyraxes.
19 A loving doe, a graceful deer- may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
19 a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated
19 Lovely as an angel, beautiful as a rose - don't ever quit taking delight in her body. Never take her love for granted!
19 As a loving deer and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; And always be enraptured with her love.
19 She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.
(Read Proverbs 5:15-23)
Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly united, except as we attend to God's word, seeking his direction and blessing, and acting with affection. Ever remember, that though secret sins may escape the eyes of our fellow-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings. Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 104:18
Commentary on Psalm 104:10-18
(Read Psalm 104:10-18)
When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does God provide for the inferior creatures, and will he not be a refuge to his people?