Psalm 104:14-16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 104:10-18

Having given glory to God as the powerful protector of this earth, in saving it from being deluged, here he comes to acknowledge him as its bountiful benefactor, who provides conveniences for all the creatures. I. He provides fresh water for their drink: He sends the springs into the valleys, Ps. 104:10. There is water enough indeed in the sea, that is, enough to drown us, but not one drop to refresh us, be we ever so thirsty?it is all so salt; and therefore God has graciously provided water... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:14

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle ,.... By means of rain falling upon the tender herb, and upon the mown grass, whereby provision of food is made for those creatures that live upon grass. And herb for the service of man : some herbs being for physic for him, and others for food, and all more or less for his use. Herbs were the original food of man, Genesis 1:29 and still a dinner of herbs, where love is, is better than a stalled ox, and hatred therewith, Proverbs 15:17 .... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:15

And wine that maketh glad the heart of man ,.... That is, by means of rain watering the earth, vines are caused to grow out of it; which produce wine, that has such a virtue in it, as to cheer the heart of man, even of a miserable, distressed, and afflicted man, as the word F16 אנוש "mortalis", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "sorry man", Ainsworth. is supposed to signify, Judges 9:13 . Of this nature are (and therefore are compared to wine, or expressed by it) the love of God... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:16

The trees of the Lord are full of sap ,.... Or "satiated" F19 ישבעו "satiantur", Vatablus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius; so Musculus, Gejerus, Michaelis. ; that is, with rain; and through it are filled with fruits. This is to be understood not only of the tallest and largest trees; which are therefore called the trees of the Lord, as high mountains are called the mountains of the Lord, Psalm 36:6 and so other things excellent in their kind: but of trees of the field... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:14

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle - Doth God care for oxen? Yes, and there is not a beast of the field that does not share his merciful regards. And herb for the serviee of man - Plants, esculent herbs, and nutritive grain in general; and thus he brings forth food ( לחם lechem , bread) out of the earth. In the germination and growth of a grain of wheat there is a profusion of miracles. God takes care of man, and of all those animals which are so necessary to the convenience... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:15

And wine - Wine, in moderate quantity, has a wondrous tendency to revive and invigorate the human being. Ardent spirits exhilarate, but they exhaust the strength; and every dose leaves man the worse. Unadulterated wine, on the contrary, exhilarates and invigorates: it makes him cheerful, and provides for the continuance of that cheerfulness by strengthening the muscles, and bracing the nerves. This is its use. Those who continue drinking till wine inflames them, abase this mercy of God. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:16

The trees of the Lord are full of sap - ישבעו yisbeu , "are saturated." The cedars of Lebanon - God's providence not only extends to then and cattle, but also to the trees of the field and forest. Many of these are not only sustained, but planted by his providence. Who ever planted the seeds of the cedars of Lebanon, or of the thousands of woods and forests on the globe? God himself sowed those seeds, and they have sprung up and flourished without the care of man. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:15

Verse 15 15.And wine that cheereth the heart of man In these words we are taught, that God not only provides for men’s necessity, and bestows upon them as much as is sufficient for the ordinary purposes of life, but that in his goodness he deals still more bountifully with them by cheering their hearts with wine and oil. Nature would certainly be satisfied with water to drink; and therefore the addition of wine is owing to God’s superabundant liberality. The expression, and oil to make his face... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:16

Verse 16 16.The trees of Jehovah shall be satiated The Psalmist again treats of God’s general providence in cherishing all the parts of the world. In the first place, he asserts, that by the watering of which he had spoken the trees are satiated, or filled with sap, that thus flourishing they may be a place of abode to the birds. He next declares, that the wild deer and conies have also their places of shelter, to show that no part of the world is forgotten by Him, who is the best of fathers,... read more

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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 104:10-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 104:1-35

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