Psalms 147:13
“For hee hath strengthened the barres of thy gates: hee hath blessed thy children within thee.”
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Psalms 147:13 Context
11The Lord taketh pleasure in them that feare him: in those that hope in his mercie. 12Praise the Lord, O Ierusalem: praise thy God, O Zion. 13For hee hath strengthened the barres of thy gates: hee hath blessed thy children within thee. 14He maketh peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the finest of the wheate. 15He sendeth forth his commandement vpon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
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For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
- King James Version
For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your sons within you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He has made strong the iron bands of your doors; he has sent blessings on your children inside your walls.
- Basic English Bible
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee;
- Darby Bible
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
- Webster's Bible
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you.
- World English Bible
For He did strengthen the bars of thy gates, He hath blessed thy sons in thy midst.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For He hath made strong the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your sons within you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He has made strong the iron bands of your doors; he has sent blessings on your children inside your walls.
- Basic English Bible
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee;
- Darby Bible
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
- Webster's Bible
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you.
- World English Bible
For He did strengthen the bars of thy gates, He hath blessed thy sons in thy midst.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For He hath made strong the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 147:13
147:13 Thy gates - Thy strength consists not in thy walls, and gates, and bars, but in his protection.