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Psalms 144:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 144:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “[When] our oxen are well laden; [When there is] no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

[When] our oxen are well laden; [When there is] no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:
Psalms 144:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 144

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
12When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, And our daughters as corner-stones hewn after the fashion of a palace;
13[When] our garners are full, affording all manner of store, [And] our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields;
14[When] our oxen are well laden; [When there is] no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:
15Happy is the people that is in such a case; [Yea], happy is the people whose God is Jehovah. Psalm 145 [A] [Psalm] [of] praise; of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That our oxen may be strong to labour - Margin, “able to bear burdens;” or, “laden with flesh.” The Hebrew is simply loaded or laden: that is, with a burden; or, with flesh; or, as Gesenius renders it, with young. The latter idea would best suit the connection - that of cattle producing abundantly or multiplying. That there be no breaking in, nor going out - No breaking in of other cattle into enclosed grounds, and no escape of those which are shut up for pasture. That property may be safe everywhere. The image is that of security, peace, order, prosperity. That there be no complaining in our streets - literally, “outcry; clamor.” That the land may be at peace; that order and law may be…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Breaking in - Of enemies invading the land, or assaulting our cities, and making breaches in their walls. Going out - Of our people, either out of the cities to fight with an invading enemy: or out of the land into captivity. Next: Psalms Chapter 145”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“strong to labour: Heb. able to bear burdens, or loaden with flesh no breaking in: Deu 28:7, Deu 28:25; Jdg 5:8, Jdg 6:3, Jdg 6:6; Sa1 13:17-23, Sa1 31:7; Jer 13:17-19, Jer 14:18; Lam 1:4-6; Zac 8:3-5 Psalms 144:15”
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