Psalms 147:9
What does Psalms 147:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 147:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He giveth to the beast his food, Andto the young ravens which cry.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He giveth to the beast his food, Andto the young ravens which cry.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He gives food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Giving to the beast its food, To the young of the ravens that call.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He hath not done in like manner to every nation: and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Who giveth to the cattle their food, to the young ravens which cry.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 6:26
Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?
- Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
- Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!
- Psalms 136:25
Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
- Psalms 104:27
These wait all for thee, That thou mayest give them their food in due season.
- Job 38:41
Who provideth for the raven his prey, When his young ones cry unto God, Andwander for lack of food?
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