Psalms 111:5
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He has given meat to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He has given meat to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
Webster's Revision
He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
World English Bible
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Definitions for Psalms 111:5
Clarke's Psalms 111:5 Bible Commentary
He hath given meat - טרף tereph, Prey. This may allude to the quails in the wilderness. The word signifies what is taken in hunting - wild beasts, venison, or fowls of any kind; particularly such as were proper for food. It also signifies spoil taken from enemies. And he may also refer to the wondrous manner in which they were fed and supported during their captivity; and by his support he proved that he was mindful of his covenant. He had promised such blessings; he was faithful to his promises.
Barnes's Psalms 111:5 Bible Commentary
He hath given meat unto them that fear him - Margin, "prey." The idea is, that he has supplied their needs. The Hebrew word is, "prey," and the allusion is to the mode in which the needs of the beasts of the field are supplied. The meaning may be that they had obtained this from their enemies, as beasts of prey take their food by making war; or the word may be used in a general sense, as meaning that God had supplied their needs.
He will ever be mindful of his covenant - He will never leave or forsake his people; he will be faithful to all the promises that he has made to them.
Wesley's Psalms 111:5 Bible Commentary
111:5 Meat - All necessary provisions for their being and well - being.
