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16Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
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That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 10-21)The greatness and goodness of him who is optimus et maximus — the best and greatest of beings, were celebrated in the former part of the psalm; here, in these verses, we are taught to give him the glory of his kingdom , in the administration of which his greatness and goodness shine so clearly, so very brightly. Observe, as before, I. From whom the tribute of praise is expected (Ps. 145:10): All G…
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