Psalms 147:15

What does Psalms 147:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 147:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He sends out his orders to the earth; his word goes out quickly.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Who is sending forth His saying <FI>on<Fi> earth, Very speedily doth His word run.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He sendeth forth his oracles to the earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

Context

v.14He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

v.15This passage

v.16He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 37:12

    And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world,

  • Psalms 107:25

    For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.

  • Job 34:29

    When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether it be done unto a nation, or unto a man:

  • Psalms 107:20

    He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.

  • Matthew 8:8

    And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

  • Psalms 68:11

    The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.

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