Psalm 107:9
New International Version
for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

New Living Translation
For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

English Standard Version
For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

Berean Standard Bible
For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

King James Bible
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

New King James Version
For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.

New American Standard Bible
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And He has filled the hungry soul with what is good.

NASB 1995
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.

NASB 1977
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.

Legacy Standard Bible
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.

Amplified Bible
For He satisfies the parched throat, And fills the hungry appetite with what is good.

Christian Standard Bible
For he has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things.

American Standard Version
For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.

Contemporary English Version
To everyone who is thirsty, he gives something to drink; to everyone who is hungry, he gives good things to eat.

English Revised Version
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and the hungry soul he filleth with good.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He gave plenty to drink to those who were thirsty. He filled those who were hungry with good food.

Good News Translation
He satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

International Standard Version
He has satisfied the one who thirsts, filling the hungry with what is good.

Majority Standard Bible
For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

NET Bible
For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

New Heart English Bible
For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

World English Bible
For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He has satisfied a longing soul, "" And has filled a hungry soul [with] goodness.

Young's Literal Translation
For He hath satisfied a longing soul, And a hungry soul hath filled with goodness.

Smith's Literal Translation
For he satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungering soul he filled with good.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he hath satisfied the empty soul, and hath filled the hungry soul with good things.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he has satisfied the empty soul, and he has satisfied the hungry soul with good things:

New American Bible
For he satisfied the thirsty, filled the hungry with good things.

New Revised Standard Version
For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because he satisfies the afflicted souls and he fills the hungry soul:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For He hath satisfied the longing soul, And the hungry soul He hath filled with good.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For he satisfies the empty soul, and fills the hungry soul with good things,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
8Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 9For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. 10Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,…

Cross References
Isaiah 55:1-2
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

John 4:13-14
Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

John 6:35
Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

Revelation 7:16-17
‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Psalm 34:10
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Psalm 22:26
The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!

Psalm 145:16
You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Proverbs 10:3
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

Isaiah 25:6
On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.

Jeremiah 31:14
I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 34:29
And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”


Treasury of Scripture

For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.

Psalm 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.

Psalm 132:15
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

Psalm 146:7
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














For He
This phrase emphasizes the divine subject of the verse, pointing directly to God as the source of action. In the Hebrew text, the word "He" is often implied, but here it is explicit, underscoring God's personal involvement and initiative. The use of "He" reflects the monotheistic belief central to the Jewish and Christian faiths, where God is the ultimate provider and sustainer. Historically, this acknowledgment of God as the provider would resonate deeply with the Israelites, who experienced God's provision during their wilderness wanderings.

satisfies
The Hebrew root for "satisfies" is "שָׂבַע" (saba), which means to be sated or filled to satisfaction. This word conveys a sense of complete fulfillment, not just a temporary quenching of thirst or hunger. In a spiritual context, it suggests that God provides not only for physical needs but also for the deeper spiritual longings of the soul. The satisfaction God offers is abundant and overflowing, reflecting His generous nature.

the thirsty
The term "thirsty" in Hebrew is "צָמֵא" (tsame), which can refer to both physical thirst and a metaphorical longing for God. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, water was a precious commodity, and thirst was a common and pressing concern. Spiritually, this thirst represents a deep yearning for God's presence and righteousness, as seen in other Psalms like Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God."

and fills
The word "fills" comes from the Hebrew "מָלֵא" (male), meaning to fill or to be full. This verb indicates a complete and generous provision, leaving no lack. It suggests that God's provision is not partial or insufficient but rather abundant and overflowing. This reflects the biblical theme of God's abundant grace and mercy, which is more than enough to meet the needs of His people.

the hungry
The Hebrew word for "hungry" is "רָעֵב" (raeb), which refers to those who are in need of sustenance. In the biblical context, hunger often symbolizes a deeper spiritual need for God and His word. Jesus echoes this sentiment in the Beatitudes, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6). The physical hunger mentioned here serves as a metaphor for the spiritual hunger that only God can satisfy.

with good things
The phrase "with good things" translates the Hebrew "טוֹב" (tov), which means good, pleasant, or beneficial. This term encompasses both material and spiritual blessings. In the biblical narrative, God's "good things" are often associated with His covenant promises, including peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. The "good things" God provides are not just temporary pleasures but enduring blessings that contribute to the well-being and flourishing of His people.

(9) Longing soul.--Or, thirsty, as in Isaiah 29:8. (Comp. Psalm 107:5.) The word originally applies to an animal running up and down in search of food or water. (See Joel 2:9; Proverbs 28:15.)

Verse 9. - For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. The "satisfaction" intended seems to be spiritual rather than material (comp. Psalm 34:10; Luke 1:53). God alone can satisfy the cravings of man's spiritual nature.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He satisfies
הִ֭שְׂבִּיעַ (hiś·bî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited

the thirsty
שֹׁקֵקָ֑ה (šō·qê·qāh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 8264: To course, to seek greedily

and fills
מִלֵּא־ (mil·lê-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

the hungry
רְ֝עֵבָה (rə·‘ê·ḇāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7457: Hungry

with good things.
טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good


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