David invites his hearers and readers to consider all the benefits God bestows on a daily basis. God forgives, heals, redeems, shows lovingkindness, mercy, brings satisfaction and strength. It is God who is just and righteous, merciful and gracious; patient, yet exacting judgment. God remembers our constitution - that we are but dust - and actively demonstrates mercy, favor and blessing. For what more could one ask? Indeed, we must bless the Lord!
Psalm 104, in contrast, praises God for His actions in creation and sustaining the earth. He is praised for His greatness, majesty, vastness, immensity, strength, creative genius, control over creation, life-giving power and ability to make His creation prosper. Such creative genius takes immense wisdom, which God possesses in vast supply. The psalmist concludes that it will be God's praise that will occupy his mind and lips for the entirety of his life.
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