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Молитва перед вкушением пищи

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The eyes of all trust in You, Lord, and You give them food in good season: You open Your generous hand and fulfill every living creature’s good pleasure.

In Russian

The eyes of all are turned to You, Lord, with hope, and You give food to everyone in due season; You open Your generous hand and satisfy every living thing according to desire (Ps. 144:15-16).

Eyes - eyes. On Thee - on You. They hope - they hope. In good time - in due time. If you open it, you open it. An animal is a living being, everything living. Benevolence is a good disposition towards something, someone, mercy.

What do we ask of God in this prayer?

We ask that God bless us with food and drink for health.

What is under the hand of the Lord?

Under the hand of the Lord we mean here the giving of good things to us (Matthew 6:26).

What do the words mean: fulfilling every living good pleasure?

These words mean that the Lord cares not only about people, but also about animals, birds, fish and all animals in general.

Note. Instead of this prayer, before lunch and dinner, you can read the Lord's Prayer: Our Father.

✒ Orthodox House translation — being checked against the traditional text.
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