Psalms 104:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted,

American Standard Version (1901)

The trees of Jehovah are filled with moisture, The cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

Bible in Basic English

The trees of the Lord are full of growth, the cedars of Lebanon of his planting;

Free Bible Version

The Lord's trees are well-watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.

Geneva Bible 1599

The high trees are satisfied, euen the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted,

King James (Authorized) Version

The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai ’s trees are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon, which he has planted;

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, you send plenty of rain to water your trees, the cedar trees that you planted in Lebanon.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The trees of Yahweh get plenty of rain; the cedars of Lebanon which he planted.

Noah Webster Bible

The trees of the LORD are full of sap ; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

World English Bible

Yahweh’s trees are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon, which he has planted,

Young's Literal Translation

Satisfied [are] the trees of Jehovah, Cedars of Lebanon that He hath planted,

Context

How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!

¹⁵wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. ¹⁶The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted, ¹⁷where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.

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Summary

This verse reflects on the provision of God for His creation, specifically mentioning how the trees of the Lord are well-watered and the cedars of Lebanon that He planted. It highlights the intricate care and sustenance that God provides for all living things, showcasing His wisdom and sovereignty over the earth. The imagery of well-watered trees symbolizes the abundance and flourishing that comes from being rooted in God's blessings and grace. Overall, the verse praises God's faithfulness in nurturing and sustaining His creation with His divine power and love.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

God's care of even wild animals and uncultivated parts of the earth.

John Gill Bible Commentary

The trees of the Lord are full of sap,.... Or "satiated" (s); 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, Psa 36:6 and so other things excellent in their kind: but of trees of the field and forest; so the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions; which are not planted and cultivated by man, as trees in gardens and orchards are; but are more especially under the care and cultivation of the Lord himself, and may design such as were produced by him at the creation. The cedars of Lebanon which he hath planted; a mountain on the borders of Judea, so called from its whiteness, through the snow on it, as the Alps are; and where grew great quantities of large and spreading cedars, which were not of man's, but of the Lord's planting: these were watered and made to grow with the rain of heaven. Rauwolff (t), who was upon this mountain in 1574, says, "though this hill in former ages has been quite covered over with cedars, yet they are so decreased, that I could tell, says he, no more but twenty four, that stood round about in a circle; and two others, the branches whereof are quite decayed with age.'' But Thevenot (u), who has been there since, affirms there are no more nor less than twenty three, great and small; of the largeness, thickness, and height of these trees; see Gill on Isa 37:24. Saints are often compared to trees, which are planted by the Lord in Christ, and in his churches; and particularly to cedars, for their height, strength, and durableness; see Psa 92:13, and these, through the grace of God, are full of sap and spiritual life, and are filled with the fruits of righteousness, and are often represented as planted and growing by rivers of water; see Num 24:6. (s) "satiantur", Vatablus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius; so Musculus, Gejerus, Michaelis. (t) Travels, par. 2. ch. 13. p. 191. (u) Travels, par. 1. B. 2. ch. 60. p. 224.