King James Version
Psalms 104:17 in the King James Version says “Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 104 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.”
Psalms 104:17 · KJV
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. oil: Heb. to make his face shine with oil, or, more than oil
The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
KJV Study — Public Domain
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“the fir trees”
H1265a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
“are her house”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
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