Psalms 145:16
You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
In Context
15The eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season.
17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
Cross References
Genesis 6:21Take with you some of all food that is eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be for food for you, and for them.”
Psalms 104:28You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good.
Psalms 132:15I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with 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 →