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Psalms 104:28

What does Psalms 104:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 104:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

They take what you give them; they are full of the good things which come from your open hand.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thou dost give to them--they gather, Thou dost open Thy hand--they <FI>are<Fi> satisfied <FI>with<Fi> good.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He sent darkness, and made it obscure: and grieved not his words.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

That thou givest unto them, they gather; thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good.

Context

v.27These wait all for thee, That thou mayest give them their food in due season.

v.28This passage

v.29Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust.

Cross references

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  • Psalms 145:16

    Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

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