Psalms 104:15

Psalms 104:15 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, And bread which strengthens man’s heart.

Context of Psalms 104:15

13He waters the mountains from His upper chambers; The earth is satisfied with the fruit of His works. 14He causes grass to grow for the cattle, And all that the earth produces for cultivation by man, So that he may bring food from the earth— And wine which makes the heart of man glad, So that he may make his face glisten with oil, And bread to sustain and strengthen man’s heart. 16The trees of the Lord drink their fill, The cedars of Lebanon which He has planted, 17Where the birds make their nests; As for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

Psalms 104:15 word by word

וְיַ֤יִן׀ יְשַׂמַּ֬ח לְֽבַב־אֱנ֗וֹשׁ לְהַצְהִ֣יל פָּנִ֣ים מִשָּׁ֑מֶן וְ֝לֶ֗חֶם לְֽבַב־אֱנ֥וֹשׁ יִסְעָֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And wineיַ֫יִןyayin · wineH3196
• maketh gladשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• the heartלֵבָבlêbâb · heartH3824
• of manאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
• oilשֶׁ֫מֶןshemen · oilH8081
• faceפָּנֶהpânîym · faceH6440
• to shineצָהַלtsâhal · to shineH6670
• and breadלֶ֫חֶםlechem · food: breadH3899
• strengthenethסָעַדsâ‛ad · to supportH5582

Cross-references for Psalms 104:15

• Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
• Judges 9:13And the vine replied, ‘Should I give up my new wine, which makes God and men happy, and go to wave over the trees?’
• Proverbs 31:6Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, And wine to him whose life is bitter.
• Ecclesiastes 10:19The officials make a feast for enjoyment [instead of repairing what is broken], and serve wine to make life merry, and money is the answer to everything.
• Jeremiah 31:12“They will come and sing aloud and shout for joy on the height of Zion, And will be radiant [with joy] over the goodness of the Lord— For the grain, for the new wine, for the oil, And for the young of the flock and the herd. And their life will be like a watered garden, And they shall never sorrow or languish again.
• Zechariah 9:15The Lord of hosts shall defend and protect them; And they will devour [the enemy] and trample down the slingstones [that have missed their mark], And they will drink [of victory] and be boisterous as with wine; And they shall be filled like sacrificial bowls [used to catch the blood], Drenched like the corners of the [sacrificial] altar.
• Mark 14:23And when He had taken a cup [of wine] and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
• Ephesians 5:18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.
• Psalms 92:10But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].
• Deuteronomy 28:40You will have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourselves with the oil, because your olives will drop off.
• Judges 9:9But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I give up my fatness by which God and men are honored, and go to wave over the trees?’
• Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines his face, And causes his stern face to beam.
• Ecclesiastes 9:7Go your way, eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a cheerful heart [if you are righteous, wise, and in the hands of God]; for God has already approved and accepted your works.
• Hebrews 1:9You have loved righteousness [integrity, virtue, uprightness in purpose] and have hated lawlessness [injustice, sin]. Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You With the oil of gladness above Your companions.”
• 1 John 2:20But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error].
• Psalms 105:16And He called for a famine upon the land [of Egypt]; He cut off every source of bread.

Commentaries on Psalms 104:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15And wine - Wine, in moderate quantity, has a wondrous tendency to revive and invigorate the human being. Ardent spirits exhilarate, but they exhaust the strength; and every dose leaves man the worse. Unadulterated wine, on the contrary, exhilarates and invigorates: it makes him cheerful, and provides for the continuance of that cheerfulness by strengthening the muscles, and bracing the nerves. This is its use. Those who continue drinking till wine…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man … - literally, “And wine (it) gladdens the heart of man to make his face to shine more than oil.” Margin, “to make his face shine with oil, or more than oil.” The latter expresses the idea most accurately. So DeWette renders it. The meaning is, that the earth is made to produce wine (or grapes which produce wine), and this exhilarates the heart, so that the effect is seen on the countenance, making it more bright…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-18Verses 10-18 When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does God provide for the inferior…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15Both wine and olive oil can be misused (compare Proverbs 21:17), but the Lord gives them as gifts to improve life. Life is sustained by basic food, represented by bread.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1514-15. so that men and beasts are abundantly provided with food. for the service--literally, "for the culture," &c., by which he secures the results. oil ... shine--literally, "makes his face to shine more than oil," that is, so cheers and invigorates him, that outwardly he appears better than if anointed. strengtheneth ... heart--gives vigor to man (compare Jud 19:5).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 104:15

• Anointing
• Blessing
• Food
• God
• Wine

In the dictionaries

• Amen
• Anoint
• Bless
• Chamber
• Clothe
• Grow
• Manifold
• Oil
• Refuge
• Renew

Commentaries on Psalms 104

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings