14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate- bringing forth food from the earth:

Other Translations of Psalm 104:14

King James Version

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;

English Standard Version

14 You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth

The Message

14 You make grass grow for the livestock, hay for the animals that plow the ground. Oh yes, God brings grain from the land,

New King James Version

14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, And vegetation for the service of man, That he may bring forth food from the earth,

New Living Translation

14 You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth-

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 104:14

Commentary on Psalm 104:10-18

(Read Psalm 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 God provide for the inferior creatures, and will he not be a refuge to his people?