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Psalms 144:12-15

King James Version (KJV)

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12. That our sons [may be] as plants grown up in their youth; [that] our daughters [may be] as corner stones, polished [after] the similitude of a palace: 13. [That] our garners [may be] full, affording all manner of store: [that] our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: 14. [That] our oxen [may be] strong to labour; [that there be] no breaking in, nor going out; that [there be] no complaining in our streets. 15. Happy [is that] people, that is in such a case: [yea], happy [is that] people, whose God [is] the LORD.

Psalms 144:12-15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 144:12

Theological / Devotional

As plants. Verses 12–15 present a picture of a nation greatly blessed by God. The family, the fields, and the barns have all been abundantly prospered.

Corner stones. Heb. zawiyyoth, a word occurring only here and in Zech. 9:15, where it refers to the corners of the altar. Some of the Greek translations read “angles.” The LXX has instead a participle, “adorned.” Beauty of form without beauty of character is worthless (Prov. 31:30). Home is a palace when the sons are noble men and the daughters are like princesses. True education in childhood and youth is designed to develop this beauty of character in our children.

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