Psalms 104 · Verse 15

Psalms 104:15

And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
Psalms 104:15, King James Version

Psalms 104:15 in other translations

BSBwine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
WEBwine that makes the heart of man glad, oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man’s heart.
ASVAnd wine that maketh glad the heart of man, And oil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.
YLTAnd wine--it rejoiceth the heart of man, To cause the face to shine from oil, And bread--the heart of man it supporteth.
DARBYAnd wine which gladdeneth the heart of man; making his face shine with oil; and with bread he strengtheneth man's heart.
BBEAnd wine to make glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face shining, and bread giving strength to his heart.
WebsterAnd wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

What does Psalms 104:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:14-15

14-15. so that men and beasts are abundantly provided with food. for the service--literally, "for the culture," &c., by which he secures the results. oil ... shine--literally, "makes his face to shine more than oil," that is, so cheers and invigorates him, that outwardly he appears better than if anointed. strengtheneth ... heart--gives vigor to man (compare Jud 19:5).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 And wine - Wine, in moderate quantity, has a wondrous tendency to revive and invigorate the human being. Ardent spirits exhilarate, but they exhaust the strength; and every dose leaves man the worse. Unadulterated wine, on the contrary, exhilarates and invigorates: it makes him cheerful, and provides for the continuance of that cheerfulness by strengthening the muscles, and bracing the nerves. This is its use. Those who continue drinking till wine inflames them, abase this mercy of God. Oil to make his face to shine - That is, to anoint the body; and particularly those parts most exposed to the sun and weather. This is of high importance in all arid lands and sultry climates. By it the pores are kept open, and perspiration maintained. Bread which strengtheneth man's heart - In hunger not only the strength is prostrated, but the natural courage is also abated. Hunger has no enterprise, emulation, nor courage. But when, in such circumstances, a little bread is received into the stomach, even before concoction can have time to prepare it for nutriment, the strength is restored, and the spirits revived. This is a surprising effect; and it has not yet been satisfactorily accounted for. Three of the choicest and most important articles of life are here mentioned: Wine, for the support of the vital and intellectual spirits; Bread, for the support of the nervous and muscular system; and Oil, as a seasoner of food, and for those unctions so necessary for the maintenance of health. Where wine, oil, and bread can be had in sufficient quantities, there animal food, ardent spirits, and all high-seasoned aliments, may be well dispensed with. Heavy taxes on these necessaries of life are taxes on life, itself; and infallibly lead to adulteration of the articles themselves; especially wine and oil, which, in countries where they are highly taxed, are no longer to be found pure.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 104:10-18

When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does…

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Psalms 104:15 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְיַ֤יִן\׀ve.Ya.yinand wineH3196
יְשַׂמַּ֬חye.sa.Mach[which] it makes gladH8055
לְֽבַב\־le.vav-[the] heart ofH3824
אֱנ֗וֹשׁ'e.No.oshhumankindH582
לְהַצְהִ֣ילle.hatz.Hilto make shineH6670
פָּנִ֣יםpa.NimfacesH6440
מִשָּׁ֑מֶןmi.Sha.menfrom oilH8081
וְ֝לֶ֗חֶםve.Le.chemand foodH3899
לְֽבַב\־le.vav-[which the] heart ofH3824
אֱנ֥וֹשׁ'e.No.oshhumankindH582
יִסְעָֽד\׃yis.'Adit sustainsH5582

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Cross references for Psalms 104:15

  • Psalms 23:5

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:19

    A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:7

    Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

  • Judges 9:13

    And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

  • Jeremiah 31:12

    Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

  • Ephesians 5:18

    And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

  • Psalms 92:10

    But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

  • Hebrews 1:9

    Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  • Ezekiel 4:16

    Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment:

  • Zechariah 9:15-17

    The Lord of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar. And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.

  • Judges 9:9

    But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

  • 1 John 2:20

    But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
wine.
23:5; Jud 9:13; Pr 31:6; Ec 10:19; Jer 31:12; Zec 9:15-17; Mr 14:23
Eph 5:18
oil to make his, etc. Heb. to make his face shine with oil,or, more than oil.
92:10; De 28:40; Jud 9:9; Ec 8:1; 9:7; So 1:2-4; Heb 1:9; 1Jo 2:20
bread.
105:16; Le 26:26; De 8:3; Isa 3:1; Eze 4:16; 5:16; 14:13

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Context

  • Psalms 104:14

    He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

  • Psalms 104:15

    And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.

  • Psalms 104:16

    The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

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Psalms 104:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y el vino que alegra el corazón del hombre, y el aceite que hace lucir el rostro, y el pan que sustenta el corazón del hombre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et le vin qui réjouit le cœur de l’homme, faisant reluire son visage avec l’huile; et avec le pain il soutient le cœur de l’homme.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und damit Wein des Menschen Herz erfreue; um das Angesicht glänzen zu machen von Öl, und damit Brot des Menschen Herz stärke.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Nolite tangere christos meos, et in prophetis meis nolite malignari.