KJV ORIGINAL
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You open your hand and satisfy the needs and desires of every living creature.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He provides for and takes care of all living things by generously giving them what they need.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 145, which is an acrostic psalm of praise attributed to King David. It was likely used in temple worship and celebrates God's greatness, goodness, and provision. Ancient Israelites would have understood this imagery of God's open hand as representing His generous, abundant care for all creation.
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