Psalm 147:13

The Passion Translation

For he has strengthened the authority of your gates. He even blesses you with more children.

Cross References

Psalm 125:2

Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord’s wraparound presence surrounds his people, protecting them now and forever.

Psalm 144:12

Deliver us! Then our homes will be happy. Our sons will grow up as strong, sturdy men and our daughters with graceful beauty, royally fashioned as for a palace.

Psalm 51:18

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her. Be the protecting wall around Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 33:10

“They say about this place, ‘It is a wasteland, without people or animals.’ But this is what I, Yahweh, say to you: In the desolate towns of Judah and in the abandoned streets of Jerusalem without people or animals, you will hear once more

Jeremiah 33:11

the raucous shouts of joy and mirth and the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. You will once again hear the glad songs sung by those who bring thank offerings to my temple, singing, ‘We give thanks to mighty Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, for he is so good, and he will love you forever!’ “I, Yahweh, promise that I will bring back the country’s captives, as before.

Lamentations 4:12

No king believed, nor anyone anywhere, that a hostile foe could ever break through the gates of Jerusalem.

Daniel 9:25

“You must know and understand this: From the issuing of God’s decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed Ruler comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’ Jerusalem will be rebuilt with broad streets and a trench, but during times of great distress.