He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth (comp. Psalms 18:7; Psalms 114:7). The earth "trembles," as knowing that it can be destroyed at any moment. He toucheth the hills, and they smoke; or, the mountains—the strongest portions of the earth (Psalms 36:6; Psalms 65:6)—"smoke" when he touches them (see Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:11; Psalms 144:5).
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Psalms 104:32
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