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he fills you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/147.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He maketh peace <i>in</i> thy borders, <i>and</i> filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/147.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He makes peace <i>in</i> your borders, <i>And</i> fills you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/147.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/147.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>He is</i> the One who sets peace in your borders, He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/147.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/147.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He endows your territory with prosperity; he satisfies you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/147.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He endows your territory with prosperity; He satisfies you with the finest wheat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/147.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/147.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God lets you live in peace, and he gives you the very best wheat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/147.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He maketh peace in thy borders; he filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/147.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He is the one who brings peace to your borders and satisfies your [hunger] with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/147.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He keeps your borders safe and satisfies you with the finest wheat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/147.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He grants peace within your borders, satisfying you with the finest of wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/147.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/147.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/147.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/147.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/147.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/147.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is making your border peace, "" He satisfies you [with] the fat of wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/147.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who is making thy border peace, With the fat of wheat He satisfieth Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/147.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Setting thy bound peace, he will fill thee with the fat of the wheat.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/147.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/147.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 147:3>He has stationed peace at your borders, and he has satisfied you with the fat of the grain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/147.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He brings peace to your borders, and satisfies you with finest wheat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/147.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/147.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest of the wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/147.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He established your borders in peace and he satisfied you with the fatness of wheat.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/147.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He maketh thy borders peace; He giveth thee in plenty the fat of wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/147.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He makes thy borders peaceful, and fills thee with the flour of wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/147-14.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=18196" 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">13</span>For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: haś·śām- (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He makes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇū·lêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">at your borders;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: yaś·bî·‘êḵ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 2fs) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">He fills you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ḥê·leḇ (N-msc) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">with the finest</a> <a href="/hebrew/2406.htm" title="2406: ḥiṭ·ṭîm (N-fp) -- Wheat. Of uncertain derivation; wheat, whether the grain or the plant.">wheat.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.…<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="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a></span><br />Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Leviticus 26:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Ezekiel 34:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a></span><br />Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Micah 4:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Zechariah 9:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a></span><br />For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a></span><br />for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-6.htm">Jeremiah 33:6</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest of the wheat.</p><p class="hdg">he maketh peace, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></b></br> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Psalm 122:6</a></b></br> Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Leviticus 26:6</a></b></br> And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make <i>you</i> afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.</p><p class="hdg">filleth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a></b></br> The LORD hath sworn <i>in</i> truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Deuteronomy 8:7,8</a></b></br> 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; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/27-17.htm">Ezekiel 27:17</a></b></br> Judah, and the land of Israel, they <i>were</i> thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.</p><p class="hdg">finest of the wheat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-16.htm">Psalm 81:16</a></b></br> He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Deuteronomy 32:14</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/105-31.htm">Border</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-70.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/psalms/129-7.htm">Filleth</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/psalms/81-16.htm">Finest</a> <a href="/psalms/145-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/147-9.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/129-7.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Grants</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Making</a> <a href="/psalms/128-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Satisfies</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Satisfieth</a> <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/psalms/81-16.htm">Wheat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Border</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-2.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Filleth</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-1.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/songs/4-14.htm">Finest</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/147-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Grants</a> <a href="/psalms/147-18.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-16.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Satisfies</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Satisfieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Wheat</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 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 <a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Leviticus 26:6</a>, 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 (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), who reconciles humanity to God and brings spiritual peace.<p><b>He fills you with the finest wheat.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's provision of abundance and sustenance. Wheat was a staple food in ancient Israel, symbolizing prosperity and God's blessing. The "finest wheat" suggests not just sufficiency but abundance and quality, reflecting God's generous nature. This provision can be linked to the covenant blessings in <a href="/deuteronomy/28-5.htm">Deuteronomy 28:5</a>, where God promises to bless the produce of the land. Additionally, this imagery connects to the spiritual nourishment provided by Christ, who is the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), offering eternal sustenance to those who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider of peace and sustenance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">Psalm 147</a> suggests that the nation of Israel is the recipient of God's blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/borders.htm">Borders</a></b><br>Symbolic of the nation's security and protection, representing the areas where potential conflict could arise.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wheat.htm">Wheat</a></b><br>A staple food in ancient Israel, symbolizing God's provision and abundance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be David or another inspired writer, who praises God for His providence and care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_provider_of_peace.htm">God as Provider of Peace</a></b><br>God 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_god.htm">Security in God</a></b><br>True security comes from God. While we may seek safety in worldly measures, it is God who ultimately secures our borders and protects us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_nourishment.htm">Spiritual Nourishment</a></b><br>The finest wheat can also symbolize spiritual nourishment. We should seek to be filled with God's Word, which sustains us spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_praise.htm">Gratitude and Praise</a></b><br>Like the psalmist, we should respond to God's peace and provision with gratitude and praise, acknowledging His goodness in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_147.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 147</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_heartbreak.htm">What does the Bible say about heartbreak?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_144's_prosperity_match_david's_era.htm">How does the prosperity promised in Psalm 144:12-14 align with available historical and archaeological evidence about David's reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_false_prophets.htm">Jeremiah 14:13-16: If God is omniscient and just, why allow false prophets to deceive so many without immediate correction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_covenant_marriage.htm">What is a covenant marriage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/147.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Maketh peace.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">placing as thy border peace.</span><p><span class= "bld">Finest of the wheat.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">fat of wheat. </span>(See <a href="/psalms/81-16.htm" title="He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied you.">Psalm 81:16</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/147.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He maketh peace in thy borders</span>. 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. <span class="cmt_word">And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat</span>; literally, <span class="accented">with the fat of wheat</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. wheat in abundance and of good quality. The prosperity of Nehemiah's time appears in <a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Nehemiah 10:28-39</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12-15</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/147-14.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">He makes</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׂם־</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śām-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peace</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֑וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[at] your borders;</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבוּלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇū·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He fills you</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaś·bî·‘êḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sated, satisfied or surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the finest</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֥לֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fat, richest, choice part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wheat.</span><br /><span class="heb">חִ֝טִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiṭ·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2406.htm">Strong's 2406: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wheat</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 147:14 He makes peace in your borders (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/147-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 147:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/147-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 147:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:15" /></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>