What does Psalm 36:8 mean?

Psalm 36:8 highlights themes such as satisfaction, blessing, abundance when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 36:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

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John 7:38
Jesus speaks of rivers of living water, paralleling the river of pleasures in Psalm 36:8.
Matthew 5:6
Jesus promises that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled, similar to the satisfaction in Psalm 36:8.
Revelation 21:6
This verse describes the fulfillment of God's promises, echoing the abundance in Psalm 36:8.