Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it:
thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, [which] is full of water:
thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
BSB
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.
WEB
You visit the earth, and water it. You greatly enrich it. The river of God is full of water. You provide them grain, for so you have ordained it.
YLT
Thou hast inspected the earth, and waterest it, Thou makest it very rich, the rivulet of God is full of water, Thou preparest their corn, When thus Thou dost prepare it,
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F.O.G MSG
9You care for the land and water it;
You enrich it abundantlyᵇ.
The streams of God are filled with water
to provide the people with grain,
for so You have ordained itᶜ.
Footnotes:
9bEnrich it abundantly: The Hebrew emphasizes God’s lavish provision – He doesn’t just water the land, but enriches it beyond what’s needed for mere survival.
9cFor so You have ordained it: God has established natural cycles and systems to provide for human needs, showing His intentional care for creation.