Psalm 104:11
New International Version
They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

New Living Translation
They provide water for all the animals, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

English Standard Version
they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Berean Standard Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

King James Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

New King James Version
They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

New American Standard Bible
They give drink to every animal of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

NASB 1995
They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

NASB 1977
They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Legacy Standard Bible
They give water to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Amplified Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst there.

Christian Standard Bible
They supply water for every wild beast; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They supply water for every wild beast; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

American Standard Version
They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild asses quench their thirst.

Contemporary English Version
so that the donkeys and other wild animals can satisfy their thirst.

English Revised Version
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses quench their thirst.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every wild animal drinks [from them]. Wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Good News Translation
They provide water for the wild animals; there the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

International Standard Version
They give water for animals of the field to drink; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Majority Standard Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

NET Bible
They provide water for all the animals in the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

New Heart English Bible
They give drink to every animal of the field. The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Webster's Bible Translation
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

World English Bible
They give drink to every animal of the field. The wild donkeys quench their thirst.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They water every beast of the field, "" Wild donkeys break their thirst.

Young's Literal Translation
They water every beast of the field, Wild asses break their thirst.

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall water all the beasts of the field: the wild asses shall break their thirst.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the beasts of the field shall drink: the wild asses shall expect in their thirst.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the wild beasts of the field will drink. The wild donkeys will anticipate in their thirst.

New American Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field; here wild asses quench their thirst.

New Revised Standard Version
giving drink to every wild animal; the wild asses quench their thirst.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses quench their thirst.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they give drink to all the animals of the wilderness and satisfy wild donkeys that thirst.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They give drink to every beast of the field, The wild asses quench their thirst.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall give drink to all the wild beasts of the field: the wild asses shall take of them to quench their thirst.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
10He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains. 11They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.…

Cross References
Job 38:8-11
Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ...

Isaiah 43:20
The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.

Joel 1:20
Even the beasts of the field pant for You, for the streams of water have dried up, and fire has consumed the open pastures.

Genesis 1:24-25
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Job 39:5-8
Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness? / I made the wilderness his home and the salt flats his dwelling. / He scorns the tumult of the city and never hears the shouts of a driver. ...

Isaiah 35:6-7
Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. / The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.

Ezekiel 34:13-14
I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. / I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.

Deuteronomy 8:7
For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills;

Psalm 147:8-9
who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. / He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.

Jeremiah 14:5-6
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass. / Wild donkeys stand on barren heights; they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail for lack of pasture.”

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Romans 8:19-22
The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”


Treasury of Scripture

They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

they give

Psalm 145:16
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

the wild

Job 39:5-8
Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? …

quench.

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Psalm 104
1. A meditation upon the mighty power
7. And wonderful providence of God
31. God's glory is eternal
33. The prophet vows perpetually to praise God














They give drink to every beast of the field;
This phrase highlights God's provision for all creatures, emphasizing His care for creation. The "beast of the field" refers to wild animals, indicating a natural setting outside human habitation. This reflects the Genesis account of creation, where God provides for all living things (Genesis 1:30). The imagery of water is significant throughout Scripture, symbolizing life and sustenance (Isaiah 55:1). In the arid regions of ancient Israel, water was a precious resource, and its availability was crucial for survival. This provision underscores God's sovereignty and the natural order He established, where even the animals are recipients of His care.

the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
Wild donkeys, or "onagers," were common in the Near Eastern wilderness and are often used in Scripture to symbolize freedom and untamed nature (Job 39:5-8). Their mention here emphasizes God's provision even for creatures that live in desolate and harsh environments. The act of quenching thirst is a metaphor for satisfaction and fulfillment, pointing to God's ability to meet the needs of all His creation. This can be connected to Jesus' promise of living water, which satisfies spiritual thirst (John 4:14). The imagery of wild donkeys also serves as a reminder of God's care for all, regardless of their status or location, reflecting His impartial and abundant grace.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Beasts of the Field
This phrase refers to the various animals that inhabit the earth, emphasizing God's provision for all living creatures.

2. Wild Donkeys
These animals are often seen as symbols of freedom and resilience in the Bible, representing creatures that thrive in the wilderness.

3. The Field
This term signifies the natural world, the open spaces where God's creation lives and thrives.

4. God's Provision
The overarching theme of this verse is God's care and provision for His creation, ensuring that all creatures have what they need to survive.

5. Psalm 104
This psalm is a hymn of praise to God for His creation and providence, celebrating the order and sustenance He provides to the world.
Teaching Points
God's Comprehensive Care
God’s provision extends to all of creation, not just humanity. This reminds us of His omnipotence and benevolence.

Dependence on God
Just as the animals depend on God for their sustenance, we too should rely on Him for our needs, trusting in His provision.

Stewardship of Creation
Recognizing God’s care for all creatures should inspire us to be responsible stewards of the environment, ensuring that we protect and preserve His creation.

Gratitude for God's Provision
Reflect on the ways God provides for us daily and cultivate a heart of gratitude for His continuous care and blessings.

Trust in God's Timing
Just as God provides for the animals in due time, we can trust that He will meet our needs according to His perfect timing and wisdom.(11) Wild asses.--See Job 39:5-8.

Verse 11. - They give drink to every beast of the field. God's mercy is "over all his works" (Psalm 145:9). He careth for the whole animal creation (see Exodus 20:10; Exodus 23:19; Deuteronomy 25:4; Psalm 104:27; Psalm 145:15, 16; Jonah 4:11, etc.). The wild asses quench their thirst. Herodotus (4:192) says that wild asses are ἄποτοι - i.e. "do not drink" but modern travellers declare the contrary. They drink infrequently, and are so shy, that at such times they rarely fall under human observation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They give drink
יַ֭שְׁקוּ (yaš·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8248: To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to

to every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

beast
חַיְת֣וֹ (ḥay·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

of the field;
שָׂדָ֑י (śā·ḏāy)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

the wild donkeys
פְרָאִ֣ים (p̄ə·rā·’îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6501: A wild donkey

quench
יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ (yiš·bə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

their thirst.
צְמָאָֽם׃ (ṣə·mā·’ām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6772: Thirst


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