Psalms 104:35
Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord.
Main message
Psalm 104:35 closes by longing for evil to disappear and by calling the soul again to bless the LORD.
Meaning in context
Psalm 104:31–35 · Creation answered with joy, meditation, and praise — The hymn closes with divine glory, creaturely trembling, joyful meditation, moral longing, and repeated praise.
The moral longing does not contradict creation praise; it recognizes that a world celebrated as God's work is also marked by human evil. The request is directed to God, not offered as permission for private violence.
Further teachings
Praise can include longing for evil to end
The hymn closes with both worship and moral seriousness.
Cross References: Psalm 104:35.
Applications in daily life
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When injustice mars what is good
Pray for evil to end while refusing vengeance and dehumanization.
Do not use this verse to justify attacking, persecuting, or politically purging people labeled as sinners.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The verse authorizes believers to remove sinners by force.
The wish is addressed to God and does not authorize private vengeance, persecution, or political violence.
How to Apply Psalms 104:35
Pray through Psalms 104:35 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 104:35 (en).
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