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 · 2000He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He sends out his orders to the earth; his word goes out quickly.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Who is sending forth His saying <FI>on<Fi> earth, Very speedily doth His word run.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He sendeth forth his oracles to the earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Context
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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