Psalms 145:16
By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
In Context
15The eyes of all men are waiting for you; and you give them their food in its time.
17The Lord is upright in all his ways, and kind in all his works.
Cross References
Genesis 6:21And make a store of every sort of food for yourself and them.
Psalms 104:28They take what you give them; they are full of the good things which come from your open hand.
Psalms 132:15My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 145:11-21
Grateful Acknowledgments. 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord ; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. 14 The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in… Read the whole commentary →