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15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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 ref…
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