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

PSALMS 147:14KJV
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Psalms 147:14 (KJV)

What does Psalms 147:14 mean?

Psalms 147:14 describes God as the one who brings peace to the land and provides the people with the best harvest, especially the finest wheat. The verse highlights God’s care in giving both security and abundance to those within the nation’s borders.

In this psalm, the speaker is praising God for His goodness to Jerusalem and Israel after a time of hardship. The verse points to God’s role in establishing peaceful boundaries (no threats from enemies) and ensuring that the people have plenty to eat, showing both protection and provision as signs of His blessing.

The Hebrew behind Psalms 147:14

  • שָׂם (sām, "maketh"): This word means to set or establish. Here, it emphasizes that peace is not accidental but something God actively puts in place.
  • שָׁלוֹם (shalom, "peace"): More than just the absence of conflict, this word often means wholeness, safety, and well-being. The verse suggests a complete sense of security within the nation’s borders.
  • חֵלֶב (chelev, "finest"): Literally meaning "fat" or "richness," this word is used for the choicest or best part. The verse is saying God doesn’t just provide wheat, but the very best quality.
  • חִטָּה (chittah, "wheat"): Wheat was a staple food, so being filled with the finest wheat means having all you need for life and health.

Why Psalms 147:14 matters

  • The verse clarifies that peace and prosperity are seen as gifts from God, not just the result of human effort or luck.
  • By mentioning both peace and the finest wheat, the verse connects physical safety and daily needs, showing that God’s care covers every aspect of life.
  • In the wider context of Psalms 147, this verse is part of a song celebrating God’s restoration and ongoing care for His people after difficult times, reminding readers of God’s faithfulness.

Where else these words appear

“wheat” Hebrew H2406 · used in 30 verses

  • Genesis 30:14 And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.
  • 1 Samuel 6:13 And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.
  • Job 31:40 Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

“finest” Hebrew H2459 · used in 69 verses

  • Genesis 4:4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
  • Leviticus 7:23 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.
  • Judges 3:22 And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

“filleth” Hebrew H7646 · used in 92 verses

  • Exodus 16:8 And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.
  • Psalms 88:3 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
  • Ecclesiastes 5:10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.