Psalms 107:9

What does Psalms 107:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 107:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He gives its desire to the unresting soul, so that it is full of good things.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For He hath satisfied a longing soul, And a hungry soul hath filled <FI>with<Fi> goodness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Galaad is mine: and Manasses is mine and Ephraim the protection of my head. Juda is my king:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he hath satisfied the longing soul and filled the hungry soul with good.

Context

v.8Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

v.9This passage

v.10Such as sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, Being bound in affliction and iron,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 55:1

    Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

  • Psalms 22:26

    The meek shall eat and be satisfied; They shall praise Jehovah that seek after him: Let your heart live for ever.

  • Psalms 132:15

    I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

  • Matthew 5:6

    Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

  • Psalms 146:7

    Who executeth justice for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners;

  • Psalms 34:10

    The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing.

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