Psalms 147:14
He makes peace in thy borders. He fills thee with the finest of the wheat.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
In Context
13For he has strengthened the bars of thy gates. He has blessed thy sons within thee.
15He sends out his commandment upon earth. His word runs very swiftly.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:7For LORD thy God brings thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills;
1 Chronicles 22:9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest. And I will give him rest from all his enemies round about, for his name shall be Solomon. And I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
Psalms 81:16He would feed them also with the finest of the wheat. And I would satisfy thee with honey out of the rock.
Psalms 132:11LORD has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: From the fruit of thy body I will set upon thy throne.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 66:12For thus says LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream. And ye shall nurse [thereof]. Ye shall be borne upon the side, and shall be dandled upon the knees.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:13-20
Jerusalem and Zion Called to Praise to God; God's Favour to Israel. 12 Praise the Lord , O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his… Read the whole commentary →