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Psalms 145:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
Psalms 145:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
13Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And thy dominion [endureth] throughout all generations.
14Jehovah upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all those that are bowed down.
15The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
16Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.
18Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“eyes of . . . thee--or, look with expecting faith (Psa 104:27-28).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The eyes of all wait upon thee - Margin, Look unto thee. All creatures, on the land, in the air, in the waters; all in heaven; all throughout the universe. That is, It is as if all directed their eyes to thee imploringly for the supply of their needs. To no one else can they look for those things which are needful for them. A universe thus looks every day, every hour, every moment, to its God! How sublime the scene! And thou givest them their meat in due season - See the notes at Psalms 104:27, where the same words occur. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“All - Of all living creatures. Wait - Expect their supplies wholly from thy bounty. Expectation is here figuratively ascribed to brute creatures. Psalms 145:18”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The eyes: Psa 145:9, Psa 104:21, Psa 104:27, Psa 136:25, Psa 147:8, Psa 147:9; Gen 1:30; Job 38:39-41; Joe 2:22; Mat 6:26; Luk 12:24; Act 17:25 wait upon thee: or, look unto thee Psalms 145:16”
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