Psalms 147:13

“For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.”

"For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee." - Psalms 147:13
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What does Psalms 147:13 mean?

Psalms 147:13 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee." This verse is a part of Psalm 147, which is a psalm of praise to God for His care over Jerusalem. In this specific verse, the psalmist…

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Strengthening Our Gates and Blessing Our Children

Psalm 147:13 states, "For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee." This verse encapsulates two profound truths about God’s care and protection over His people and the blessings He bestows upon them. In a world filled with…

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A Prayer for Divine Strength and Blessing

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart that seeks Your comfort and strength, reflecting on the profound truth revealed in Psalm 147:13—"For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee." Lord, I thank You for Your Word…

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Psalms 147:13 - "For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee."
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"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." - Psalms 147:3
"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." - Psalms 147:5
Psalms 147:3 - "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalms 147:5 - "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite."
Psalms 147:14 - "He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat."
"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names." - Psalms 147:4
"The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy." - Psalms 147:11
Psalms 147:12 - "Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion."
Psalms 147:4 - "He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names."
"The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground." - Psalms 147:6
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Psalms 147:6 - "The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."
Psalms 147:10 - "He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man."
Psalms 119:147 - "I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word."
Psalms 147:9 - "He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry."
Psalms 147:11 - "The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy."
Psalms 147:2 - "The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel."
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes." - Psalms 147:16
Psalms 147:7 - "Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:"
Psalms 147:15 - "He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly."
Psalms 147:1 - "Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely."
Psalms 147:19 - "He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel."
Psalms 147:17 - "He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?"
Psalms 147:18 - "He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow."
Psalms 147:20 - "He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD."
Psalms 147:8 - "Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains."