Psalms 111:5

5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

Psalms 111:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
ESV
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
NLT
5 He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers his covenant.
MSG
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
CSB
5 He has provided food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

Psalms 111:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 111:5

He hath given meat to them that fear him
Or a "prey" F8, alluding to the spoil of the Egyptians; or to the manna; corporeal food, daily bread, which they that fear him shall not want, ( Psalms 34:9 ) spiritual meat, such that endures for ever; the flesh of Christ, which is meat indeed; the word and ordinances, in which are milk for babes, and meat for strong men; savoury meat does God give his people, such as their souls love, and the world knows nothing of; all is given, and freely given, and in plenty.

He will ever be mindful of his covenant;
made with Abraham, and that at Sinai; and especially which he made with his people in Christ before the world was; and which is the ground and foundation of all his works of grace and redemption, and the reason why he gives food unto them; he never forgets that, his promises in it, nor the blessings of it, nor the people for whom they are made and provided, nor his love unto them; he is a covenant keeping God.


FOOTNOTES:

F8 (Prj) "praedam", Montanus, Vatablus, Musculus; so Ainsworth.

Psalms 111:5 In-Context

3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Genesis 1:30; S Psalms 37:25; Mt 6:26,31-33
  • 2. Psalms 103:11
  • 3. S 1 Chronicles 16:15; S Psalms 105:8
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