Psalm 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. ”
KJV
Read in Psalm 104Meaning
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.
Creation answered with joy, meditation, and praise
The hymn closes with divine glory, creaturely trembling, joyful meditation, moral longing, and repeated praise.
Read carefully
The wish is addressed to God and does not authorize private vengeance, persecution, or political violence.
Reflection
Pray for evil to end while refusing vengeance and dehumanization.