10 He sends forth springs in the valleys ; They flow between the mountains ; 11 They give drink to every beast of the field ; The wild donkeys quench their thirst . 12 Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell ; They lift up their voices among e the branches . 13 He waters the mountains from His upper chambers ; The earth is satisfied with the fruit of His works . 14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle , And vegetation for the labor of man , So that he may bring forth food from the earth , 15 And wine which makes man's heart glad , So that he may make his face glisten with oil , And food which sustains man's heart . 16 The trees of the Lord drink their fill , The cedars of Lebanon which He planted , 17 Where e the birds build their nests , And the stork , whose home is the fir trees . 18 The high mountains are for the wild goats ; The cliffs are a refuge for the shephanim .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 104:10-18
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?