Psalm 104:14-15

O Lord My God, You Are Very Great

14 You cause i the grass to grow for the livestock
and j plants for man to cultivate,
that he may bring forth k food from the earth
15 and l wine to gladden the heart of man,
m oil to make his face shine
and bread to n strengthen man's heart.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 147:8 - 9
    He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills.
  2. Cross References
    Genesis 1:11
    And God said, "Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth." And it was so.
    Genesis 1:29 - 30
    And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.
    Genesis 3:18
    Thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field.
    Genesis 9:3
    Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.
  3. Cross References
    Job 28:5
    As for the earth, out of it comes bread, but underneath it is turned up as by fire.
    Psalms 136:25
    He who gives food to all flesh, for his steadfast love endures forever.
    Psalms 147:9
    He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry.
  4. Cross References
    Judges 9:13
    But the vine said to them, 'Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?
    Ecclesiastes 10:19
    Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything.
    Proverbs 31:6 - 7
    Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 23:5
    You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
    Judges 9:9
    But the olive tree said to them, 'Shall I leave my abundance, by which gods and men are honored, and go hold sway over the trees?
  6. Cross References
    Genesis 18:5
    While I bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on - since you have come to your servant." So they said, "Do as you have said.
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