KJV ORIGINAL
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He waters the mountains from his heavenly home: the earth is filled and satisfied with the results of your works.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how He provides rain from heaven to nourish the earth, and the whole world is abundantly satisfied by what He creates and does.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is a creation hymn celebrating God's ongoing care for the natural world. Written during Israel's monarchy period, it reflects the agricultural society's deep dependence on seasonal rains for survival. The 'chambers' refers to God's heavenly storehouses where ancient people believed rain was kept before being released.
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