13 For he hath made the bars of the gates [a]strong, and hath blessed thy children within thee.

14 He setteth peace in thy borders, and satisfieth thee with the [b]flour of wheat.

15 He sendeth forth his [c]commandment upon earth, and his word runneth very [d]swiftly.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 147:13 He doth not only furnish his Church with all things necessary, but preserveth also the same, and maketh it strong against all outward force.
  2. Psalm 147:14 Hebrew, fat.
  3. Psalm 147:15 His secret working in all creatures is as a commandment to keep them in order, and to give them moving and force.
  4. Psalm 147:15 For immediately and without resisting all things obey him.

13 He strengthens the bars of your gates(A)
    and blesses your people(B) within you.
14 He grants peace(C) to your borders
    and satisfies you(D) with the finest of wheat.(E)

15 He sends his command(F) to the earth;
    his word runs(G) swiftly.

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