Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. New Living Translation He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. English Standard Version He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry. Berean Standard Bible He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. King James Bible He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. New King James Version He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens that cry. New American Standard Bible It is He who gives an animal its food, And feeds young ravens that cry. NASB 1995 He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens which cry. NASB 1977 He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens which cry. Legacy Standard Bible Who gives to the animal its food, And to the young ravens which call out. Amplified Bible He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens that for which they cry. Christian Standard Bible He provides the animals with their food, and the young ravens what they cry for. Holman Christian Standard Bible He provides the animals with their food, and the young ravens, what they cry for. American Standard Version He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry. Contemporary English Version He provides food for cattle and for the young ravens, when they cry out. English Revised Version He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. GOD'S WORD® Translation He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out. Good News Translation He gives animals their food and feeds the young ravens when they call. International Standard Version He gives wild animals their food, including the young ravens when they cry. Majority Standard Bible He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. NET Bible He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp. New Heart English Bible He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. Webster's Bible Translation He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. World English Bible He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGiving to the beast its food, "" To the young of the ravens that call. Young's Literal Translation Giving to the beast its food, To the young of the ravens that call. Smith's Literal Translation Giving to the cattle its food, to the sons of the ravens which call. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho giveth to beasts their food: and to the young ravens that call upon him. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who gives animals their food and young ravens what they cry for. New Revised Standard Version He gives to the animals their food, and to the young ravens when they cry. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe gives to the cattle their food, and to the young ravens which cry. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he gives food to the beasts and to the young ravens that cry. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry. Brenton Septuagint Translation and gives cattle their food, and to the young ravens that call upon him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context It is Good to Sing Praises…8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. 9He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. 10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.… Cross References Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Job 38:41 Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Psalm 104:21 The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. Psalm 104:27-28 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. / When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Psalm 136:25 He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Genesis 1:30 And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Job 12:7-10 But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. / Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? ... Psalm 104:14 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: Psalm 104:11 They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. Psalm 50:10-11 for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. Psalm 104:24-25 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. / Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. Psalm 104:13 He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works. Psalm 104:18 The high mountains are for the wild goats, the cliffs a refuge for the rock badgers. Treasury of Scripture He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. Psalm 104:27,28 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season… Psalm 136:25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 145:15,16 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season… Jump to Previous Beast Beasts Cattle Cry Food Gives Livestock Provides Ravens YoungJump to Next Beast Beasts Cattle Cry Food Gives Livestock Provides Ravens YoungPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church He provides food The phrase "He provides food" emphasizes God's role as the ultimate provider and sustainer of life. The Hebrew word for "provides" is "nathan," which means to give, bestow, or grant. This word underscores the generosity and grace of God, who gives freely to His creation. The concept of God as a provider is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reminding believers of His faithfulness and care. In a historical context, this provision can be seen in the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16), symbolizing God's ability to meet the needs of His people in miraculous ways. for the animals and for the young ravens when they call The proper attitude towards one who is thus "great to grant as mighty to make," is not conceit of wisdom and strength, but humble dependence and trust. Verse 9. - He giveth to the beast his food (comp. Psalm 104:27; Psalm 145:15, 16). The constant supplies of their own proper food to all classes of animals are among the principal proofs of God's power and goodness. And to the young ravens which cry. Even the unclean raven, with his harsh croak and inelegant form, is not neglected (comp. Luke 12:24, "God feedeth them").Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He providesנוֹתֵ֣ן (nō·w·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set food לַחְמָ֑הּ (laḥ·māh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain for the animals, לִבְהֵמָ֣ה (liḇ·hê·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal and for the young לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son ravens עֹ֝רֵ֗ב (‘ō·rêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6158: A raven when they call. יִקְרָֽאוּ׃ (yiq·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Links Psalm 147:9 NIVPsalm 147:9 NLT Psalm 147:9 ESV Psalm 147:9 NASB Psalm 147:9 KJV Psalm 147:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:9 French Bible Psalm 147:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:9 He provides food for the livestock (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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