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Psalms 145:16

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Psalms 145:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou openest thine hand - By the mere opening of the hand all needful gifts are bestowed on the creatures dependent on thee. The same words are found in Psalms 104:28; see the notes at that passage. And satisfiest the desire of every living thing - All kinds of creatures - people, fowls, beasts, fishes, insects - the innumerable multitudes that swarm on the earth, in the air, in the waters. In Psalms 104:28, it is, “They are filled with good.” The meaning is essentially the same. Of course this is to be taken in a general sense. It cannot mean that absolutely no one ever needs, or ever perishes from want, but the idea is that of the amazing beneficence and fullness of God in being able and…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“openest: Psa 104:28, Psa 107:9, Psa 132:15; Job 38:27 Psalms 145:17”
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