Psalms 103:5

“who satisfies with good your ornament, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”

Psalms 103:5 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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David tells himself to bless YHWH and not forget his benefitsPraise and worshipDavid tells himself not to forget any of God's benefitsJoy and thanks

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Psalms 103:5, word by word

who satisfiesמַּשְׂבִּיַעmasbiya

satisfy

To give another all they need: YHWH gives good in plenty.

Where else “masbiya” appears
with goodטּוֹבtov

good

What is as it should be and gives delight: sound, useful, beautiful or valuable.

Where else “tov” appears
your ornamentעֶדְיֵedye

ornaments

Ornaments, jewelry worn on the body.

Where else “edye” appears
so that your youthנְעוּרָיְneuray

youth

Youth: the time of being young.

Where else “neuray” appears
is renewedתִּתְחַדֵּשׁtitchadesh

renew

To give something a fresh start, as if for the first time.

Where else “titchadesh” appears
like the eagleנֶּשֶׁרnesher

eagle, vulture

Eagle; it may also refer to another large bird of prey, such as the vulture.

Where else “nesher” appears

Translation note

“Your ornament”: so the Hebrew says; its sense here is not clear.

The context

4who redeems from the pit your life, who crowns you with loyal love and compassion,

5 · This verse (above)

6YHWH works righteous deeds and judgments for all the oppressed.

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