Psalms 107:9

9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

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Psalms 107:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
ESV
9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
NLT
9 For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
MSG
9 He poured great draughts of water down parched throats; the starved and hungry got plenty to eat.
CSB
9 For He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things.

Psalms 107:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:9

For he satisfieth the longing soul
The soul that is hungry and thirsty, and longs for food and drink, when nature in such circumstances craves. And so such who long for Christ and his grace, for an interest in him, and fellowship with him, the Lord satisfies with these things, as with marrow and fatness.

And filleth the hungry soul with goodness;
with the goodness and fatness of his house; with good things; with the good things laid up in Christ and in the covenant; with the good things of the Gospel; with the grace and goodness of God in Christ; see ( Psalms 65:4 ) ( 103:5 ) .

Psalms 107:9 In-Context

7 He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle.
8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
10 Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains,
11 because they rebelled against God’s commands and despised the plans of the Most High.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 22:26; Psalms 63:5; Isaiah 58:11; Matthew 5:6; Luke 1:53
  • 2. S Psalms 23:1; Jeremiah 31:25; Psalms 34:10
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