Psalm 147:13
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For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
In other translations
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
Hebrew words
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