Psalm 104:16
ESV
The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
NIV
The trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
NASB
The trees of the Lord drink their fill, The cedars of Lebanon which He planted,
CSB
The trees of the Lord flourish, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
NLT
The trees of the Lord are well cared for — the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
KJV
The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
NKJV
The trees of the Lord are full of sap, The cedars of Lebanon which He planted,
What does Psalm 104:16 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 104, verse-level content coming soon!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).
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.
