Psalm 147:15
Good News Translation
He gives a command to the earth, and what he says is quickly done.

New Revised Standard Version
He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.

Contemporary English Version
As soon as God speaks, the earth obeys.

New American Bible
He sends his command to earth; his word runs swiftly!

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

sendeth

Psalm 33:9 For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created.

Psalm 107:20,25 He sent his word, and healed them: and delivered them from their destructions. . . .

Job 34:29 For when he granteth peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hideth his countenance, who is there that can behold him, whether it regard nations, or all men?

Job 37:12 Which go round about, whithersoever the will of him that governeth them shall lead them, to whatsoever he shall command them upon the face of the whole earth:

Jonah 1:4 And Jonah rose up to flee into Tharsis from the face of the Lord, and he went down to Joppe, and found a ship going to Tharsis: and he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them to Tharsis from the face of the Lord,

Matthew 8:8,9,13 And the centurion, making answer, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed. . . .

his word

Psalm 68:11 The Lord shall give the word to them that preach good tidings with great power.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 For the rest, brethren, pray for us that the word of God may run and may be glorified, even as among you:

Context
It is Good to Sing Praises
14Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn. 15Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.16Who giveth snow like wool: scattereth mists like ashes.…
Cross References
Job 37:12
Which go round about, whithersoever the will of him that governeth them shall lead them, to whatsoever he shall command them upon the face of the whole earth:

Psalm 104:4
Who makest thy angels spirits: and thy ministers a burning fire.

Psalm 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them: and delivered them from their destructions.

Psalm 147:18
He shall send out his word, and shall melt them: his wind shall blow, and the waters shall run.

Psalm 148:5
Praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they were made: he commanded, and they were created.

Psalm 147:14
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