Psalms 147:13
For He hath made strong the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
In Context
12Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
14He maketh thy borders peace; He giveth thee in plenty the fat of wheat.
Cross References
Nehemiah 6:1Now it came to pass, when it was reported to Sanballat and Tobiah, and to Geshem the Arabian, and unto the rest of our enemies, that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein — though even unto that time I had not set up the doors in the gates —
Nehemiah 7:3And I said unto them: 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand on guard, let them shut the doors, and bar ye them; and let watches be appointed of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.'
Psalms 48:11(48-12) Let mount Zion be glad, let the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of Thy judgments.
Psalms 115:14The LORD increase you more and more, you and your children.
Psalms 128:3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of thy house; thy children like olive plants, round about thy table.
Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water upon the thirsty land, and streams upon the dry ground; I will pour My spirit upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thine offspring;
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 →