KJV ORIGINAL
That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Whatever you give them, they gather up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God provides abundantly for His creatures - when He gives, they receive and are satisfied with His goodness.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 104 is a creation psalm that celebrates God as the Creator and sustainer of all life. The psalmist is describing how all living creatures depend on God for their daily provision and survival. This verse comes in the middle of a passage describing how God feeds the birds, animals, and sea creatures.
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