KJV ORIGINAL
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
All these creatures depend on you to give them their food at the right time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that all living things rely completely on God to provide for their daily needs.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 104, a magnificent hymn celebrating God's creation and providence. The psalmist has been describing the various creatures of the earth - wild animals, birds, sea creatures - and how God sustains them all. In ancient Israel, people lived much closer to nature and understood their dependence on seasonal rains and harvests for survival.
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