The Nugget:
Psa 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. (KJV)
Psa 107:9 For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food. (NET Bible)
Psa 107:9 For he satisfies the empty soul, and fills the hungry soul with good things, (LXX, Brenton translation)
Psa 107:8 You should praise the LORD for his love and for the wonderful things he does for all of us.
Psa 107:9 To everyone who is thirsty, he gives something to drink; to everyone who is hungry, he gives good things to eat. (CEV, Contemporary English Version)
MY COMMENT:
As I study Psalm 107:8, 9 I find it most helpful to carefully read, and as time permits, study the cross references available for this passage.
Here are the cross references I have for Psalm 107:8 from:
A. The original Treasury of Scripture Knowledge on Psalm 107:8
Psa 107:8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:8
Oh that men: Psa 107:15, Psa 107:21, Psa 107:31, Psa 81:13, 14, 15, 16; Deut 5:29, Deut 32:29; Isa 48:18
praise: Psa 34:3, Psa 92:1, 2, Psa 147:1; Isa 63:7
his wonderful: Psa 40:5, Psa 78:4, Psa 111:4; Dan 4:2, 3, Dan 6:27
B. The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury:
Psalms 107:8
Oh that men. Note: This verse and the following, which contains the reason for the thankfulness prescribed, form the burden of each part of this responsive song. Psa 107:15; Psa 107:21; Psa 107:31. *Psa 81:13, 14, 15, 16, *Deut 5:29; *Deut 32:39, *Isa 48:18.
praise. *Psa 34:3; Psa 92:1, 2; Psa 147:1, Isa 63:7.
goodness. or, lovingkindness, or grace; same word as “mercy” in Psa 107:1, Psa 107:15; Psa 107:21; Psa 107:31; Psa 107:43, Psa 106:1; +Psa 136:1, Jer 9:24.
his wonderful works. *Psa 40:5; *Psa 78:4; Psa 111:4, Isa 25:1, Dan 4:2; +Dan 4:3; Dan 6:27.
Here are the cross references I have for Psalm 107:9 from:
A. The original Treasury of Scripture Knowledge on Psalm 107:9
Psa 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Psalms 107:9
Psa 34:10, Psa 132:15, Psa 146:7; Isa 55:1, 2, 3; Jer 31:14, Jer 31:25; Mat 5:6; Luk 1:53; Rev 7:16, 17
B. The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury:
Psalms 107:9
he satisfieth. *Psa 34:10; Psa 36:8; +Psa 37:3; Psa 90:14; Psa 103:5; Psa 132:15; Psa 145:16; *Psa 146:7, 1Sa 2:5, **Isa 55:1, 2, 3, *Jer 31:14; *Jer 31:25, +*Mat 5:6, *>Luk 1:53, *Rev 7:16; *Rev 7:17.
the longing. Deut 12:20.
soul. Heb. nephesh, +Gen 34:3. Pro 6:30, Isa 5:14; Isa 29:8, +*Rev 18:14.
and filleth the hungry. Psa 81:10, +*Mat 5:6; *Mat 6:33; Mat 15:37, Mrk 8:8, Luk 6:21; Luk 9:17, +*1Pe 2:2.
soul. Heb. nephesh, +Gen 34:3.
with goodness. Pro 10:22.
MY FURTHER COMMENT:
Notice I placed emphasis symbols for some of the cross references. Isaiah 55:1-3 is particularly important because Isaiah 55:3 contains a most important statement regarding “the sure mercies of David” as evident in the King James Version but seemingly hidden or at least obscured by many modern English translations:
Isa 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. (KJV)
Isa 55:3 Pay attention and come to me! Listen, so you can live! Then I will make an unconditional covenantal promise to you, just like the reliable covenantal promises I made to David. (NET Bible)
Isa 55:3 Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. (ESV)
Isa 55:3 Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David. (CEV)
Notice that Isaiah 55:3 is quoted in the New Testament at Acts 13:34,
Act 13:34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. (KJV)
Act 13:34 But regarding the fact that he has raised Jesus from the dead, never again to be in a state of decay, God has spoken in this way: ‘I will give you the holy and trustworthy promises made to David.’ (NET Bible)
Act 13:34 And as for the fact that he raised him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, he has spoken in this way, “‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.’ (ESV)
Act 13:34 God raised Jesus from death and will never let his body decay. It is just as God said, “I will make to you the same holy promise that I made to David.” (CEV)
My point is that most readers will likely fail to connect the important promise given in Isaiah 55:3 with the citation of that promise in Acts 13:34 because in many modern English translations the wording of Isaiah 55:3 in English translation is not close enough for the casual Bible reader to recall its citation in Acts 13:34.
I would add that the striking force of Isaiah 55:3 is lost to many Bible readers because they fail to see that the reference is to the many provisions of the Davidic Covenant.
Notice also the reference to *>Luk 1:53. The symbol “>” lets you know that Mary quoted this verse! I believe she knew her Bible well.
I cannot resist one more translation comparison where the updated translation may be very accurate as to meaning, it may totally obscure the intended connection in Scripture itself:
Isa 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. (ASV, American Standard Version)
Isa 55:3 Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, according to my loyal love shown to David. (UASV, Updated American Standard Version)
Act 13:34 And as for the fact that he raised him up from the dead, no more to return to corruption, he has spoken in this way, “‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.’ (USAV).
The USAV at Acts 13:34 does have a note indicating the citation is to Isaiah 55:3.
Finally, Isaiah 55:3 states “hear, that your soul may live.” Pose the question: what if you do not hear the intended message of this verse?