Psalms 103:5
What does Psalms 103:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 103:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 103:5 means
This verse concludes the personal list of God's benefits, emphasizing His provision for satisfaction and rejuvenation. God not only meets needs but satisfies desires with good things, leading to a renewal likened to an eagle's youth. The eagle's molting process and subsequent strong flight were seen as a symbol of renewed vigor. This imagery suggests divine revitalization, offering not just sustenance but a restoration of strength and vitality, both physically and spiritually, through God's abundant goodness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Who satisfieth thy desire with good things, So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Who satisfieth thy desire with good things, So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He makes your mouth full of good things, so that your strength is made new again like the eagle's.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Who is satisfying with good thy desire, Renew itself as an eagle doth thy youth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who hast founded the earth upon its own bases: it shall not be moved for ever and ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Who satisfieth thine old age with good [things]; thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Context
This verse completes the initial list of personal benefits from God that began in verse 3, providing a powerful climax to this section by mentioning physical and spiritual renewal. It transitions from individual blessings to a broader declaration of God's righteous character and His active rule in the world, as seen in verse 6 and onwards, shifting the psalm's focus from the self to God's universal governance.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 115:15
Blessed are ye of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
- Psalms 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
- Psalms 104:28
Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good.
- 1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- Psalms 107:9
For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.
- Psalms 65:4
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Thy holy temple.
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