Psalms 147:13
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
In Context
12Praise the LORD. O Jerusalem! Praise thy God, O Zion!
14He maketh peace in thy borders, And satisfieth thee with the finest of the wheat.
Cross References
Psalms 48:11Mount Zion rejoiceth, The daughters of Judah exult, On account of thy righteous judgments.
Psalms 115:14The LORD will increase you more and more, You and your children.
Psalms 128:3Thy wife shall be like a fruitful vine within thy house; Thy children like olive-branches round about thy table.
Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water upon the thirsty land, And streams upon the dry ground. I will pour out my spirit on thy children, And my blessing on 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 →