Psalms 145:16
What does Psalms 145:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 145:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Opening Thy hand, and satisfying The desire of every living thing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 107:9
For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.
- Psalms 104:28
Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good.
- Job 38:27
To satisfy the waste and desolate ground, And to cause the tender grass to spring forth?
- Psalms 132:15
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
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