Psalms 111:5

“He hath given meat to them that fear him, etc.] Or a “prey” f1587, alluding to the spoil of the Egyptians; or to the manna; corporeal food, daily bread, which they that fear him shall not want, (<193409>Psalm 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…”

“He hath given meat unto them that fear him - Margin, “prey.” The idea is, that he has supplied their needs. The Hebrew word is, “prey,” and the allusion is to the mode in which the needs of the beasts of the field are supplied. The meaning may be that they had obtained this from their enemies, as beasts of prey take their food by making war; or the word may be used in a general sense, as meaning that God had supplied their needs. He will ever be mindful of his covenant - He will never leave or forsake his people; he will be faithful to all the promises that he has made to them. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Meat - All necessary provisions for their being and well - being. Psalms 111:7”

“111:5 God takes care of his people’s needs, even providing food. He remembers his covenant with Abraham (see 105:8-11).”

“hath given: Psa 34:9, Psa 34:10, Psa 37:3; Isa 33:16; Mat 6:26-33; Luk 12:30 meat: Heb. prey he will: Psa 89:34, Psa 105:8, Psa 106:45; Neh 1:5; Dan 9:4; Luk 1:72 Psalms 111:6”