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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/145.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/145.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/145.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/145.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/145.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/145.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost open Thy hand, And dost satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/145.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/145.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/145.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/145.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/145.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/145.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By your own hand you satisfy the desires of all who live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/145.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/145.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You open your hand, and you satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/145.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You give them enough and satisfy the needs of all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/145.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You open your hand and keep on satisfying the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/145.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/145.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/145.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/145.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living creature.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/145.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/145.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Opening Your hand, and satisfying "" The desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/145.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Opening Thy hand, and satisfying The desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/145.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Opening thy hand and filling the desire to all living.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/145.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou openest thy hand, and fillest with blessing every living creature. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/145.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 144:16>You open your hand, and you fill every kind of animal with a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/145.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/145.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/145.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou openest thy hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/145.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You open your hand and satisfy the desire of everyone who lives.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/145.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou openest Thy hand, And satisfiest every living thing with favour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/145.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou openest thine hands, and fillest every living thing with pleasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/145-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17989" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">I Will Exalt You, My God and King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: pō·w·ṯê·aḥ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">You open</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">Your hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: ū·maś·bî·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">and satisfy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: rā·ṣō·wn (N-ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">the desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay (Adj-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">living thing.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a></span><br />Give us this day our daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Matthew 7:11</a></span><br />So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Acts 14:17</a></span><br />Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-3.htm">Luke 11:3</a></span><br />Give us each day our daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a></span><br />He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a></span><br />His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-29.htm">Genesis 1:29-30</a></span><br />Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.</p><p class="hdg">openest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-28.htm">Psalm 104:28</a></b></br> <i>That</i> thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Psalm 107:9</a></b></br> For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Psalm 132:15</a></b></br> I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/136-25.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/psalms/135-14.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/104-28.htm">Openest</a> <a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Satisfy</a> <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Satisfying</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/104-28.htm">Openest</a> <a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-19.htm">Satisfy</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Satisfying</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 145</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">David praises God for his fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">For his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-11.htm">For his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">For his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/145.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/145.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You open Your hand</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's generosity and provision. In biblical times, an open hand symbolized giving and blessing, contrasting with a closed hand, which indicated withholding. The imagery of God's hand is prevalent throughout Scripture, often representing His power and authority (<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>, <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). The open hand here signifies God's willingness to provide for His creation, reflecting His nature as a benevolent and caring Creator. This aligns with the biblical theme of God as a provider, as seen in the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16).<p><b>and satisfy the desire</b><br>The concept of satisfaction in the Bible often relates to God's ability to fulfill the needs and longings of His people. This satisfaction is not merely physical but also spiritual, as seen in Jesus' promise of living water to the Samaritan woman (<a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>). The Hebrew understanding of desire encompasses both physical needs and deeper spiritual yearnings. God's ability to satisfy these desires underscores His sufficiency and the completeness of His provision, echoing the promise of abundant life found in Christ (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).<p><b>of every living thing.</b><br>This phrase highlights the universality of God's care and provision. It reflects the biblical teaching that God's providence extends to all creation, not just humanity. This is seen in the covenant with Noah, where God promises to sustain all living creatures (<a href="/genesis/9-9.htm">Genesis 9:9-10</a>). The phrase also connects to Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a>, where He assures that God feeds the birds of the air, emphasizing His care for all creatures. This universal provision points to God's sovereignty and the interconnectedness of His creation, reminding believers of their responsibility to steward the earth and its resources wisely.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Psalm 145</a>, King David, is expressing his praise and acknowledgment of God's providence and care for all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider and sustainer of life, opening His hand to meet the needs of His creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The "every living thing" mentioned in the verse refers to all of God's creation, highlighting the universality of His provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_generosity.htm">God's Generosity</a></b><br>Recognize that God is generous and open-handed, providing abundantly for all His creation. This should inspire gratitude and trust in His provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Understand that every living thing is dependent on God for sustenance. This dependence should lead us to a posture of humility and reliance on Him in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment.htm">Contentment</a></b><br>Learn to be content with what God provides, trusting that He knows and satisfies our true needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship.htm">Stewardship</a></b><br>As recipients of God's provision, we are called to be good stewards of the resources He gives us, using them wisely and sharing with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_thanksgiving.htm">Prayer and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Cultivate a habit of prayer and thanksgiving, acknowledging God's role as the provider and expressing gratitude for His continuous care.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_145.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 145</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_there_suffering_if_god_provides.htm">(Psalm 145:16) If God “satisfies the desire of every living thing,” how do we explain rampant hunger, disease, and poverty around the world? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_stop_gathering_together.htm">Is God our Sustainer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_alcohol.htm">What does God's outstretched hand signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god's_hand_signify.htm">What does God's outstretched hand signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/145.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.</span> Not only are they given what is necessary for them, but every desire which they enter-rain is satisfied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/145-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You open</span><br /><span class="heb">פּוֹתֵ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(pō·w·ṯê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and satisfy</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַשְׂבִּ֖יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maś·bî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sated, satisfied or surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the desire</span><br /><span class="heb">רָצֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ṣō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of every</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">living thing.</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/145-16.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 145:16 You open your hand and satisfy (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/145-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 145:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 145:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>