Verse

Psalm 104:15

ESV and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man 's heart.
NIV wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
NASB And wine, which makes a human heart cheerful, So that he makes his face gleam with oil, And food, which sustains a human heart.
CSB wine that makes human hearts glad— making his face shine with oil— and bread that sustains human hearts.
NLT wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength.
KJV And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
NKJV And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, And bread which strengthens man’s heart.

What does Psalm 104:15 mean?

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Context Summary
Psalm 104:5–30 celebrates God's greatness as demonstrated in creation. All animals, all resources, all climates, and all environments are part of His design. So, too, are the sun and moon which are used to divide time. The Lord established every aspect of these natural elements. Without Him, nothing could exist. Only He creates and controls life. This is a more extensive description than other psalms which touch on creation (Psalm 8; 19; 24; 65; 95; 102; 121; 147).
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist praises the Lord for His creation. God is credited with establishing the earth, setting boundaries for bodies of water, and providing water and food for animals and human beings. What God has made includes proper living spaces for all sorts of life. He set the motions of the sun and moon. All creation owes its existence to God's Spirit. The psalmist resolves to continue praising the Lord while hoping that the wicked will be removed from earth.
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