Psalms 104:23
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
Main message
Psalm 104:23 places human labor within the daylight rhythm of creation.
Meaning in context
Psalm 104:19–23 · Times appointed for creatures and human work — Moon, sun, night, day, animal activity, and human labor are coordinated within an ordered rhythm.
Human work is honored but not isolated from the larger pattern shared with the rest of creation.
Further teachings
Work is real but bounded
Human labor has a time within the day rather than unlimited scope.
Cross References: Psalm 104:23.
Applications in daily life
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When work expands without limits
Let the verse challenge the idea that productivity should consume every hour.
Do not shame shift workers or people whose schedules differ by necessity.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Worth is measured by constant productivity.
The verse situates work within a bounded daily rhythm.
How to Apply Psalms 104:23
Pray through Psalms 104:23 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding from Scripture. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 104:23 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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