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Psalms 147:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

He brings peace to your borders and fills you with the best wheat.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to provide both security and abundance - peace from enemies and plenty of food.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 147 is part of the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs used for worship in ancient Israel, likely written during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. This verse highlights God's role in securing peace for Israel's borders and providing abundant harvests, reflecting His faithfulness to the covenant promises amid threats from neighboring nations. It draws from the historical experiences of restoration and divine provision under leaders like Ezra and Nehemiah.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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