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he blesses your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/147.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/147.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/147.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your sons among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your sons within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your sons within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/147.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For He strengthened the bars of your gates; He blessed your sons within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/147.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For He has strengthened the bars of your gates, He has blessed your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/147.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he strengthens the bars of your city gates and blesses your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/147.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your children within you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/147.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/147.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He makes your city gates strong and blesses your people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/147.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/147.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He makes the bars across your gates strong. He blesses the children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/147.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He keeps your gates strong; he blesses your people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/147.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of your gates, blessing your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/147.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/147.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/147.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/147.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/147.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/147.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For He strengthened the bars of your gates, "" He has blessed your sons in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/147.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For He did strengthen the bars of thy gates, He hath blessed thy sons in thy midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/147.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he strengthened the bars of thy gates; he blessed thy sons within thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/147.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because he hath strengthened the bolts of thy gates, he hath blessed thy children within thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/147.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 147:2>For he has reinforced the bars of your gates. He has blessed your sons within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/147.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of your gates, blessed your children within you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/147.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/147.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/147.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because he has strengthened the bars of your gates and blessed your sons within you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/147.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For He hath made strong the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/147.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For he has strengthened the bars of thy gates; he has blessed thy children within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/147-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18190" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">It is Good to Sing Praises</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥiz·zaq (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">He strengthens</a> <a href="/hebrew/1280.htm" title="1280: bə·rî·ḥê (N-mpc) -- A bar. From barach; a bolt.">the bars</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: šə·‘ā·rā·yiḵ (N-mpc:: 2fs) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">of your gates</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and blesses</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·na·yiḵ (N-mpc:: 2fs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the children</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bêḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">within you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a></span><br />And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-18.htm">Isaiah 60:18</a></span><br />No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-5.htm">Zechariah 2:5</a></span><br />For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a></span><br />In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a></span><br />On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-19.htm">Jeremiah 30:19</a></span><br />Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-23.htm">Jeremiah 31:23</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “When I restore them from captivity, they will once again speak this word in the land of Judah and in its cities: ‘May the LORD bless you, O righteous dwelling place, O holy mountain.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-35.htm">Ezekiel 48:35</a></span><br />The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13</a></span><br />I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">2 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-11.htm">John 17:11</a></span><br />I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you.</p><p class="hdg">he hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Psalm 48:11-14</a></b></br> Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-18.htm">Psalm 51:18</a></b></br> Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Psalm 125:2</a></b></br> <i>As</i> the mountains <i>are</i> round about Jerusalem, so the LORD <i>is</i> round about his people from henceforth even for ever.</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-14.htm">Psalm 115:14,15</a></b></br> The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3-6</a></b></br> Thy wife <i>shall be</i> as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Psalm 144:12</a></b></br> That our sons <i>may be</i> as plants grown up in their youth; <i>that</i> our daughters <i>may be</i> as corner stones, polished <i>after</i> the similitude of a palace:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/129-7.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/145-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/psalms/80-17.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Strengthens</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Strengthens</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 147</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">His power and wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">His mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">His providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-12.htm">To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-15.htm">For his power over the elements</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">And for his ordinances in the church</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient times, city gates were crucial for defense, and strong bars meant safety from enemies. The imagery here suggests divine fortification, indicating that God Himself is the source of true security. This can be connected to Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, where the physical restoration symbolized spiritual renewal and divine protection (Nehemiah 3). Theologically, it reflects God's sovereignty and His role as a protector, akin to the way Jesus is described as the Good Shepherd who guards His flock (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-15</a>).<p><b>and blesses the children within you.</b><br>This phrase highlights God's provision and favor upon the inhabitants of the city, particularly the children, symbolizing future generations. In the biblical context, children are seen as a blessing from the Lord (<a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a>), and their well-being is a sign of God's favor. The mention of children also underscores the importance of community and continuity of faith. This blessing can be seen as a fulfillment of God's covenant promises, where He assures prosperity and peace for His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a>). It also points to the nurturing aspect of God's character, similar to how Jesus welcomed and blessed the children during His ministry (<a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Mark 10:13-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (He)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the protector and provider, strengthening the defenses of His people and blessing their offspring.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gates.htm">The Gates</a></b><br>Symbolic of protection and security, the gates represent the entry points to a city or community, which God fortifies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_children.htm">The Children</a></b><br>Representing the future and continuity of the community, the children are blessed by God, ensuring prosperity and growth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_protector.htm">God as Protector</a></b><br>God actively fortifies the defenses of His people, both physically and spiritually. We can trust in His protection over our lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_of_future_generations.htm">Blessing of Future Generations</a></b><br>The blessing of children signifies God's ongoing provision and care. We should invest in the spiritual and moral upbringing of the next generation, trusting in God's promises for their future.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_strength.htm">Security in God's Strength</a></b><br>True security comes from God, not merely from physical structures or human efforts. We should seek His strength in all areas of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_family.htm">Community and Family</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the importance of community and family. We are called to build strong, God-centered communities that reflect His love and protection.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/147.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">For he hath strengthened.--</span>An allusion to the new fortifications of the restored city is probable, though the expression is plainly figurative of security and peace.<p>With the second clause comp. <a href="/context/isaiah/60-17.htm" title="For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make your officers peace, and your exactors righteousness.">Isaiah 60:17-18</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/147.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates.</span> The strength of gates in the ancient world depended wholly upon their bars, which were generally strong beams of wood passed across from side to side of the gateway, about midway up the gate, having their ends inserted into strong iron hooks or clamps, which were let into the stonework of the walls. The "bars" of the gates of Jerusalem are mentioned in Nehemiah repeatedly (<a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3, 6</a>, 13, 14, 15; 7:3). <span class="cmt_word">He hath blessed thy children within thee.</span> Under Nehemiah's govern-meet, when he had firmly established it, Israel enjoyed a period of repose and of great prosperity, which, at the date of the psalm, was probably just commencing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/147-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He strengthens</span><br /><span class="heb">חִ֭זַּק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiz·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bars</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרִיחֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rî·ḥê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1280.htm">Strong's 1280: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bolt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your gates</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁעָרָ֑יִךְ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·‘ā·rā·yiḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and blesses</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּרַ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·raḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the children</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנַ֣יִךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·na·yiḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">within you.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבֵּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·bêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/147-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 147:13 For he has strengthened the bars (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/147-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 147:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/147-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 147:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>