Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. New Living Translation He sends peace across your nation and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. English Standard Version He makes peace in your borders; he fills you with the finest of the wheat. Berean Standard Bible He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. King James Bible He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. New King James Version He makes peace in your borders, And fills you with the finest wheat. New American Standard Bible He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat. NASB 1995 He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat. NASB 1977 He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat. Legacy Standard Bible He is the One who sets peace in your borders, He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat, Amplified Bible He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat. Christian Standard Bible He endows your territory with prosperity; he satisfies you with the finest wheat. Holman Christian Standard Bible He endows your territory with prosperity; He satisfies you with the finest wheat. American Standard Version He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. Contemporary English Version God lets you live in peace, and he gives you the very best wheat. English Revised Version He maketh peace in thy borders; he filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. GOD'S WORD® Translation He is the one who brings peace to your borders and satisfies your [hunger] with the finest wheat. Good News Translation He keeps your borders safe and satisfies you with the finest wheat. International Standard Version He grants peace within your borders, satisfying you with the finest of wheat. Majority Standard Bible He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. NET Bible He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain. New Heart English Bible He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. Webster's Bible Translation He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. World English Bible He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho is making your border peace, "" He satisfies you [with] the fat of wheat. Young's Literal Translation Who is making thy border peace, With the fat of wheat He satisfieth Thee. Smith's Literal Translation Setting thy bound peace, he will fill thee with the fat of the wheat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He brings peace to your borders, and satisfies you with finest wheat. New Revised Standard Version He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest of the wheat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He established your borders in peace and he satisfied you with the fatness of wheat. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He maketh thy borders peace; He giveth thee in plenty the fat of wheat. Brenton Septuagint Translation He makes thy borders peaceful, and fills thee with the flour of wheat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context It is Good to Sing Praises…13For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. 14He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. 15He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.… Cross References Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land. Ezekiel 34:25 I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Micah 4:3-4 Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. / And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. Zechariah 9:10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 2:14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Jeremiah 33:6 Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. Treasury of Scripture He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest of the wheat. he maketh peace, etc. Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. filleth Psalm 132:11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. Deuteronomy 8:7,8 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; … Ezekiel 27:17 Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm. finest of the wheat. Psalm 81:16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. Deuteronomy 32:14 Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape. Jump to Previous Border Borders Fat Filleth Fills Finest Full Gives Grain Grants Makes Maketh Making Peace Plenty Satisfies Satisfieth Stores WheatJump to Next Border Borders Fat Filleth Fills Finest Full Gives Grain Grants Makes Maketh Making Peace Plenty Satisfies Satisfieth Stores WheatPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church He makes peace at your borders; This phrase highlights God's provision of security and stability for His people. In the historical context of ancient Israel, borders were often areas of conflict due to invasions and territorial disputes. The peace mentioned here can be seen as a divine blessing, ensuring safety from enemies. This peace is reminiscent of the promises found in Leviticus 26:6, where God assures Israel of peace in the land if they follow His statutes. The concept of peace is also a foreshadowing of the ultimate peace brought by Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), who reconciles humanity to God and brings spiritual peace. He fills you with the finest wheat. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider of peace and sustenance. 2. Israel While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 147 suggests that the nation of Israel is the recipient of God's blessings. 3. Borders Symbolic of the nation's security and protection, representing the areas where potential conflict could arise. 4. Wheat A staple food in ancient Israel, symbolizing God's provision and abundance. 5. Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be David or another inspired writer, who praises God for His providence and care. Teaching Points God as Provider of PeaceGod is the ultimate source of peace, not only in our personal lives but also in our communities and nations. We should seek His peace in times of conflict and unrest. Divine Provision Just as God provided the finest wheat for Israel, He continues to provide for our needs today. Trust in His provision and be grateful for His blessings. Security in God True security comes from God. While we may seek safety in worldly measures, it is God who ultimately secures our borders and protects us. Spiritual Nourishment The finest wheat can also symbolize spiritual nourishment. We should seek to be filled with God's Word, which sustains us spiritually. Gratitude and Praise Like the psalmist, we should respond to God's peace and provision with gratitude and praise, acknowledging His goodness in our lives.(14) Maketh peace.--Or, placing as thy border peace. Finest of the wheat.--Literally, fat of wheat. (See Psalm 81:16.) Verse 14. - He maketh peace in thy borders. The completion of the walls and gates of Jerusalem brought to an end the troubles caused by Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, and established general peace and tranquility in Israel. And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat; literally, with the fat of wheat; i.e. wheat in abundance and of good quality. The prosperity of Nehemiah's time appears in Nehemiah 10:28-39; Nehemiah 12:44-47; Nehemiah 13:12-15.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He makesהַשָּׂם־ (haś·śām-) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set peace שָׁל֑וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace [at] your borders; גְּבוּלֵ֥ךְ (gə·ḇū·lêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed He fills you יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽךְ׃ (yaś·bî·‘êḵ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person feminine singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited with the finest חֵ֥לֶב (ḥê·leḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part wheat. חִ֝טִּ֗ים (ḥiṭ·ṭîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2406: Wheat Links Psalm 147:14 NIVPsalm 147:14 NLT Psalm 147:14 ESV Psalm 147:14 NASB Psalm 147:14 KJV Psalm 147:14 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:14 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:14 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:14 French Bible Psalm 147:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:14 He makes peace in your borders (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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