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 watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. 14He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. 16The trees of Yhwh are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath 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

• 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 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
• Judges 9:13And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
• Proverbs 31:6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
• Ecclesiastes 10:19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
• Jeremiah 31:12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of Yhwh, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
• Zechariah 9:15Yhwh of Armies shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
• Mark 14:23And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
• Ephesians 5:18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
• Psalms 92:10But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
• Deuteronomy 28:40Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.
• Judges 9:9But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
• Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
• Ecclesiastes 9:7Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
• Hebrews 1:9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
• 1 John 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
• Psalms 105:16Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff 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