Psalms 104:13
Psalms 104:13 in Multiple Translations
He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works.
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
He watereth the mountains from his chambers: The earth is filled with the fruit of thy works.
He sends down rain from his store-houses on the hills: the earth is full of the fruit of his works.
You send down rain on the mountains from your home high above; you fill the earth with good things.
He watereth the mountaines from his chambers, and the earth is filled with the fruite of thy workes.
Watering hills from His upper chambers, From the fruit of Thy works is the earth satisfied.
He waters the mountains from his rooms. The earth is filled with the fruit of your works.
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
And they passed from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people.
From ◄your home in heaven/the sky► you send rain down on the mountains, and you fill the earth with many good things that you create.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 104:13
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Psalms 104:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַשְׁקֶ֣ה
הָ֭רִים
מֵ/עֲלִיּוֹתָ֑י/ו
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
מַ֝עֲשֶׂ֗י/ךָ
תִּשְׂבַּ֥ע
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
מַשְׁקֶ֣ה
shâqâh
H8248
to water
V-Hiphil
הָ֭רִים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
מֵ/עֲלִיּוֹתָ֑י/ו
ʻălîyâh
H5944
upper room
Prep | N-fp | Suff
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
Prep | N-ms
מַ֝עֲשֶׂ֗י/ךָ
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
תִּשְׂבַּ֥ע
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 104:13
מַשְׁקֶ֣ה
shâqâh
H8248
"to water"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to give water or a drink to someone or something, often used in stories like Genesis and Exodus. It describes providing sustenance and care, like God giving water to the Israelites in the desert.
Definition: : watering(ANIMALS/PLANTS) 1) to give to drink, irrigate, drink, water, cause to drink water 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to water, irrigate 1a2) to water, give drink to 1b) (Pual) to be watered 1c) (Niphal) variant
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See H7937 (שָׁכַר), H8354 (שָׁתָה). See also: Genesis 2:6; 1 Chronicles 11:17; Psalms 36:9.
הָ֭רִים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
מֵ/עֲלִיּוֹתָ֑י/ו
ʻălîyâh
H5944
"upper room"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to an upper room or a lofty place, like a stairway or a roof chamber. In 2 Kings 4:10, it describes a special room built for the prophet Elisha, showing hospitality to him. It can also symbolize a place of spiritual elevation.
Definition: roof-room, roof chamber
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ascent, (upper) chamber, going up, loft, parlour. See also: Judges 3:20; 2 Kings 23:12; Psalms 104:3.
מִ/פְּרִ֥י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
מַ֝עֲשֶׂ֗י/ךָ
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
תִּשְׂבַּ֥ע
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 104:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 104:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
- Sermons on Psalms 104:13
Context — How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
11They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
12The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.
13He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works.
14He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: 15wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 147:8 | who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 10:13 | When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 14:22 | Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 11:11 | But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. |
| 5 | Job 38:25–28 | Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt, to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass? Does the rain have a father? Who has begotten the drops of dew? |
| 6 | Psalms 65:9–13 | You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. |
| 7 | Job 38:37 | Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavens |
| 8 | Acts 14:17 | Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” |
| 9 | Matthew 5:45 | that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. |
| 10 | Amos 9:6 | He builds His upper rooms in the heavens and founds His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth. The LORD is His name. |
Psalms 104:13 Summary
[Psalms 104:13 tells us that God is the one who provides for the earth, watering the mountains and satisfying the earth with the fruit of His works. This means that God is the ultimate source of all that we need, and that He cares for the earth and everything in it, just like a good shepherd cares for his sheep, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4. We can trust in God's provision and care for our lives, just as the earth trusts in His works, and we can see examples of His provision in our own lives, just as we see it in the natural world, as described in Matthew 6:26.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'waters the mountains from His chambers' in Psalms 104:13?
This phrase suggests that God is the ultimate source of all water and sustenance, and that He provides for the earth from His heavenly dwelling place, as seen in Psalms 29:10 where God is enthroned over the flood, and in Jeremiah 10:13 which describes God's control over the weather.
How does the earth become 'satisfied by the fruit of His works'?
The earth is satisfied when it receives the blessings and provisions that God has ordained for it, much like a tree is satisfied when it bears fruit, as described in Psalms 1:3, and this satisfaction is a result of God's works, not human effort alone, as stated in Isaiah 26:12.
What is the relationship between God's works and the natural world?
According to Psalms 104:13, God's works have a direct impact on the natural world, providing for its needs and sustaining it, which is also seen in Colossians 1:16-17 where all things are held together by God's power.
How can I apply the truth of Psalms 104:13 to my everyday life?
By recognizing God's sovereignty over all creation, you can trust in His provision and care for your life, just as the earth trusts in His provision, and this trust is rooted in His character, as described in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:22-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God 'water the mountains' in my own life, providing for me in unexpected ways?
- How can I cultivate a sense of trust in God's provision, like the earth trusts in His works?
- What are some 'fruits of His works' that I can thank God for in my life, and how can I use these blessings to glorify Him?
- In what ways can I partner with God in His work of providing for the earth and its inhabitants, as seen in Genesis 1:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:13
He watereth the hills from his chambers,.... The house of his superior treasures, as the Targum.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:13
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
He watereth the hills; which most need moisture, and have least of it in them. From his chambers; from the clouds, as above, . The earth is satisfied; by this means all the parts of the earth, the mountains as well as the valleys, are made fruitful. With the fruit of thy works; with the effects of those sweet showers, which he calls God’ s works, because he alone can and doth give them, as is noted, 14:22.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
Psalms 104:13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.Ver. 13. He watereth the hills from his chambers] That is from his clouds, he giveth water to hills and high places, where wells and rivers are not. The earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works] i.e. With the rain of thy clouds, dropping fatness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
(13) Chambers—i.e., of cloud, as in Psalms 104:3. Thy works.—If we go by the parallelism, this means the “rain,” here called God’s works, as in Psalms 65:9 (see Note), his “river.” Others prefer to see a general reference to the operations of nature which produce fruit.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
Verse 13. From his chambers] The clouds, as in Psalms 104:3. The earth is satisfied] The inhabitants of it.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:13
13. Who giveth the mountains drink from his upper chambers. Palestine was “a land of mountains and valleys, drinking water of the rain of heaven” (Deuteronomy 11:11). It is not inaccessible mountain tops which the poet is thinking of, so much as the upland corn fields (Psalms 72:16), watered by the rain which God sends down from His “upper chambers” (Psalms 104:3), as the valleys are watered by streams. the fruit of thy works] Generally explained to mean the rain, as a product of the clouds which God has made. But this is harsh: it is much more natural to take the phrase in the simple sense of “fruit produced by God’s manifold operations.” Earth is fertilised by the rain and springs, and rejoices in its abundant produce. The thought is further developed in Psalms 104:14-18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:13
He watereth the hills from his chambers - The waters, as stated before, run in the valleys - in the natural channels made for them among the hills, Psalms 104:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:13
13. Watereth the hills from his chambers—See on Psalms 104:3; Psalms 104:10.
Sermons on Psalms 104:13
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Exposition on Psalm 104 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of praising and serving the Lord with humility and fear, acknowledging that all good things come from God. He emphasizes the need for re |
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And Said, Naked Came I Out of My Mother's Womb by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the importance of gratitude in prosperity, patience in adversity, and trust in God's provision for the future. He emphasizes attributing all blessings to |
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Canaan on Earth by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the journey of a man who was initially an infidel but eventually found Christianity and became a preacher. The man went through a period of self-den |
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Dealing With the Roots of Anger by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying God with all of our heart and soul. He explains that God's commandments are not too difficult or out of reach for |
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Joshua Crossing Jordan by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the anticipation and excitement of the children of Israel as they finally reach the Promised Land after years of wandering in the desert. Josh |
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A Challenge to All Who Call on the Name of the Lord - Part 2 by Hamp Sirmans | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vulnerability that comes with change in our lives. They use examples such as the transformation of a butterfly and the changing seasons to |
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New Year by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the journey into the unknown, symbolized by the land of hills and valleys, where God's care and provision are constant throughout the year. He emph |