Psalms 147:14

“He maketh peace [in] thy borders, etc.] Which are usually most infested by enemies, It may denote the universality of peace throughout the land, in all the parts and borders of it; and be understood of the outward peace of the church with her enemies, and of the abundance and continuance of it in the latter day; and of that concord and harmony that shall be among the members of it; and also of that inward spiritual conscience peace each enjoy through believing; and which is in and from Christ, and flows from his blood and righteousness, applied for pardon and justification; and is another reason for praising the Lord; [and] filleth thee with the finest of the wheat; or, “fat of the…”

“maketh . . . borders--or, territories (Gen 23:17; Isa 54:12). filleth thee, &c.--(Compare Margin).”

“He maketh peace in thy borders - Margin, he maketh thy border peace. The word border here refers to a boundary, and stands for all the domain or territory included within the boundaries of a country. The idea is that peace prevailed throughout the land. And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat - Margin, as in Hebrew, fat of wheat. Literally, “He satisfies thee with the fat of wheat.” There is no want of wheat, and that of the best kind. Compare the notes at Psalms 132:15 : “I will satisfy her poor with bread.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Borders - In all thy land, even to its utmost borders. Psalms 147:15”

“He maketh peace: etc. Heb. Who maketh thy border peace, Psa 29:11, Psa 122:6; Lev 26:6; Ch1 22:9; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Isa 60:17, Isa 60:18, Isa 66:12; Zac 9:8 filleth: Psa 132:11; Deu 8:7, Deu 8:8; Eze 27:17 finest of the wheat: Heb. fat of wheat, Psa 81:16 \*marg. Deu 32:14 Psalms 147:15”