Psalm 81:16

ESV But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."

NIV But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."

NASB But I would feed you with the finest of the wheat, And with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.'

CSB But he would feed Israel with the best wheat. "I would satisfy you with honey from the rock."

NLT But I would feed you with the finest wheat. I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock.'

KJV He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

NKJV He would have fed them also with the finest of wheat; And with honey from the rock I would have satisfied you.”

What does Psalm 81:16 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 81, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 81:11–16 speaks from God's perspective. Despite His direct intervention to save them, the people of Israel chose to follow their own will instead of God's. The psalm briefly summarizes the promises God offered to Israel if they would be loyal. These include success against enemies as well as prosperity in their nation.

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Chapter Summary
Israel is called to remember God's incredible miracles on their behalf. As part of a feast day, the people are reminded of God's intervention during the exodus from Egypt. Some of this speaks from God's perspective. The psalm also notes that Israel responded to the Lord's rescue with disobedience. God wants His chosen people to follow His will; they will suffer the consequences of their own choices if they don't. To obey the Lord would bring Israel security and prosperity.

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