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Psalms 147:16-1953 kjv — He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand…

King James Version

16

He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

17

He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?

18

He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.

19

He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.

20

He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.

— Psalms 147:16-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: Who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah. ”

  • WEB

    “He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes. He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold? He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He shows his word to Jacob; his statutes and his ordinances to Israel. He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!”

  • NET

    “He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes. He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends? He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows. He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel. He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the LORD!”

  • BBE

    “He gives snow like wool; he sends out ice-drops like dust. He sends down ice like raindrops: water is made hard by his cold. At the outgoing of his word, the ice is turned to water; when he sends out his wind, there is a flowing of waters. He makes his word clear to Jacob, teaching Israel his laws and his decisions. He has not done these things for any other nation: and as for his laws, they have no knowledge of them. Let the Lord be praised.”

  • KJVA

    “He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. ”

Psalms 147 — Context

13

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.

14

He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

15

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

16

He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

17

He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?

18

He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.

19

He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.

20

He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalms 147:16-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 147:16-1953 say?
Psalms 147:16-1953 in the King James Version reads: “He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. ”
Where is Psalms 147:16-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 147:16-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, verses 16–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 147:16-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 147:16-1953 in?
Psalms 147:16-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 147:16-1953?
Psalms 147:16-1953 reads (KJV): “He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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