Bible verse
For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
Psalm 147:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 147.
9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
11 The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
12 Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!
13 For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
14 He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.
15 He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
16 He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes;
17 He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast?
KJV
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
ASV
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
ERV
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
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