New International Version our oxen will draw heavy loads. There will be no breaching of walls, no going into captivity, no cry of distress in our streets. New Living Translation and may our oxen be loaded down with produce. May there be no enemy breaking through our walls, no going into captivity, no cries of alarm in our town squares. English Standard Version may our cattle be heavy with young, suffering no mishap or failure in bearing; may there be no cry of distress in our streets! Berean Standard Bible Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. Berean Literal Bible our oxen carrying. Let there be no breach, and no going forth, and no an outcry in our wide streets. King James Bible That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. New King James Version That our oxen may be well laden; That there be no breaking in or going out; That there be no outcry in our streets. New American Standard Bible May our cattle be bred Without mishap and without loss, May there be no outcry in our streets! NASB 1995 Let our cattle bear Without mishap and without loss, Let there be no outcry in our streets! NASB 1977 Let our cattle bear, Without mishap and without loss, Let there be no outcry in our streets! Legacy Standard Bible That our cattle would bear Without mishap and without loss, And without outcry in our streets! Amplified Bible Let our cattle bear Without mishap and without loss, And let there be no outcry in our streets! Berean Annotated Bible Our oxen will bear great loads (Our chieftains will be firmly established). There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. Christian Standard Bible Our cattle will be well fed. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our public squares. Holman Christian Standard Bible Our cattle will be well fed. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our public squares. American Standard Version When our oxen are well laden; When there is no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets: Contemporary English Version and every cow have calves. Don't let our city be captured or any of us be taken away, and don't let cries of sorrow be heard in our streets. English Revised Version When our oxen are well laden; when there is no breaking in, and no going forth, and no outcry in our streets; GOD'S WORD® Translation May our cattle have many calves. May no one break in, and may no one be dragged out. May there be no cries of distress in our streets. Good News Translation May our cattle reproduce plentifully without miscarriage or loss. May there be no cries of distress in our streets. International Standard Version May our cattle grow heavy with young, with no damage or loss. May there be no cry of anguish in our streets! NET Bible Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares. New Heart English Bible Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets. Webster's Bible Translation That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOur oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. World English Bible Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOur oxen are carrying, there is no breach, "" And there is no outgoing, "" And there is no crying in our broad places. Berean Literal Bible our oxen carrying. Let there be no breach, and no going forth, and no an outcry in our wide streets. Young's Literal Translation Our oxen are carrying, there is no breach, And there is no outgoing, And there is no crying in our broad places. Smith's Literal Translation Our oxen bearing no breaking, and no coming forth, and no complaining in our broad places. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibletheir oxen fat. There is no breach of wall, nor passage, nor crying out in their streets. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May there be no breach in the walls, no exile, no outcry in our streets. New Revised Standard Version and may our cattle be heavy with young. May there be no breach in the walls, no exile, and no cry of distress in our streets. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat our cattle may be strong and there be none barren among them; that there be no stealing, and that there be no mourning in our streets. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Our herds increase and there is none sterile among them; there is no ruin neither outcry in our streets! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whose oxen are well laden; With no breach, and no going forth, And no outcry in our broad places; Brenton Septuagint Translation Their oxen are fat: there is no falling down of a hedge, nor going out, nor cry in their folds. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock…13Our storehouses will be full, supplying all manner of produce; our flocks will bring forth thousands, tens of thousands in our fields. 14Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. 15Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.… Cross References Our oxen will bear great loads. Proverbs 14:4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox. Isaiah 30:24 The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder, winnowed with shovel and pitchfork. Deuteronomy 28:4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. There will be no breach in the walls, Amos 9:11 “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. Psalm 122:7 May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” no going into captivity, Amos 9:14 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Deuteronomy 30:3 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. and no cry of lament in our streets. Isaiah 65:19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Zechariah 8:5 And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.” Deuteronomy 28:11 The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. Job 21:10 Their bulls breed without fail; their cows bear calves and do not miscarry. Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. Treasury of Scripture That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. strong to labour. no breaking in Deuteronomy 28:7,25 The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways… Judges 5:8 They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel? Judges 6:3,6 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them; … Jump to Previous Bear Bearing Birth Breach Breaching Breaking Broad Cattle Complaining Cows Cry Distress Draw Failure Forth Heavy Laden Loads Outcry Oxen Places Pull Safely Streets Strong Suffering Walls Weighted YoungJump to Next Bear Bearing Birth Breach Breaching Breaking Broad Cattle Complaining Cows Cry Distress Draw Failure Forth Heavy Laden Loads Outcry Oxen Places Pull Safely Streets Strong Suffering Walls Weighted YoungPsalm 144 1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man5. He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies 9. He promises to praise God 11. He prays for the happy state of the kingdom Our oxen will bear great loads. Healthy, productive cattle reflected fertile fields, secure commerce, and a stable food supply. In Israel’s agrarian society, oxen provided the strength needed for plowing and hauling, making their condition an important sign of national well-being. Pro 14:4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,… There will be no breach in the walls, Strong walls protected cities from raiders and invading armies. An unbroken defense meant that the people could live and work without the immediate threat of attack, indicating security under God’s care. Amo 9:11 “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David.”… no going into captivity, Defeat in war often brought deportation, the loss of homes, and separation from family and land. Israel’s later exile showed the devastation such captivity caused. The picture here is of a people preserved in their land and free from foreign control. Amo 9:14 I will restore My people Israel from captivity;… and no cry of lament in our streets. Public mourning commonly followed war, famine, death, or national disaster. Quiet streets free from lament portray a community enjoying peace, safety, and God’s provision. Isa 65:19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 144, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote psalms as prayers and songs of praise to God. 2. Israel The nation for whom David is praying, seeking God's blessing and protection. 3. Oxen Symbolic of agricultural prosperity and strength, representing the economic stability of the nation. 4. Walls Representing security and protection from enemies, crucial for the safety of a city or nation. 5. Captivity Referring to the threat of being conquered and taken away by enemies, a common fear for ancient Israel. Teaching Points Prosperity as a Blessing from GodRecognize that true prosperity, symbolized by the oxen bearing great loads, comes from God's provision and blessing. Security in God’s Protection Understand that the absence of breaches in the walls signifies divine protection, encouraging us to trust in God's safeguarding of our lives. Freedom from Captivity Reflect on the spiritual freedom we have in Christ, who delivers us from the captivity of sin and fear. Community Peace Strive for peace in our communities, as the absence of lament in the streets suggests a harmonious and just society. Gratitude for Stability Cultivate a heart of gratitude for the stability and peace we experience, acknowledging it as a gift from God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 144:14?2. How can we ensure "no breach in the walls" in our spiritual lives? 3. What does "no going into captivity" symbolize for modern Christian communities? 4. How does Psalm 144:14 relate to God's promises in Deuteronomy 28:7? 5. In what ways can we apply "no cry of distress" to our daily lives? 6. How can church leaders foster an environment of peace as described in Psalm 144:14? 7. How does Psalm 144:14 reflect God's promise of prosperity and security for His people? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 144:14? 9. How does Psalm 144:14 relate to the overall theme of divine protection in the Psalms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144? (14) This verse is full of obscurities. The words rendered "oxen, strong to labour," can hardly bear this meaning with the present pointing, since the participle is passive, and there is no authority for rendering oxen bearing burdens. The words have been rendered oxen laden, either with the produce of the land, or with their own fat (so apparently the LXX.), or with young, pregnant--all open to the objection that the passive of to bear must mean "to be borne," and the latter to the further objection that the words are in the masculine. But since all-phim elsewhere means "heads of families" (Jeremiah 13:21, &c) or "princes," and the noun cognate with the verb is used of a post connected with the revenue (1Kings 11:28; comp. the connection between the Greek ????? and ????????), the participle passive may easily here mean "honoured," or "high in office." Or, from the use of the cognate Chaldee form in Ezra 6:3, "strongly laid," we might render, our princes firmly established; and this is the best explanation of the passage. No breaking in.--Heb., a "breach," i.e., in the town walls. LXX. and Vulg., "no falling of the fence." Others refer to the folds for cattle. (See Psalm 60:2.) Ewald, however, connecting closely with the mention of "pregnant oxen," renders no abortion. So Syriac: "Our cattle are great (with young), and there is not a barren one among them." Nor going out--i.e., either to war, or into captivity (Prayer Book version), or the breaking out of cattle. The first is the more probable. Complaining.--Rather, outcry, cry of sorrow, as in Jeremiah 14:2; or possibly, cry of battle. . . . Verse 14. - That our oxen may be strong to labor; rather, and our oxen are heavily laden. A sign that an abundant harvest is being gathered in. That there be no breaking in, nor going out; literally, and there is no breach and no removal; i.e. no breach made in our walls, and no removal of our population into captivity. That there be no complaining in our streets; rather, and no wailing in our streets. Here the description of a happy time ends, and a burst of congratulation follows (see the next verse). Psalm 144:14 paints a four-fold portrait of covenant blessing: abundant provision, secure protection, enduring freedom, and unbroken peace. These tangible mercies flow from the God “whose favor is our shield” (Psalm 5:12). They invite us to trust His sovereignty in our livelihoods, rest in His defense, rejoice in our liberty, and live out His peace—until the day these blessings reach their perfect fullness in Christ’s kingdom.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Our oxenאַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּ (’al·lū·p̄ê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 441: Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain will bear great loads. מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים (mə·sub·bā·lîm) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5445: To carry, be burdensome, to be gravid There will be no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle breach in the walls, פֶּ֭רֶץ (pe·reṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6556: A bursting forth, breach no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle going into captivity, יוֹצֵ֑את (yō·w·ṣêṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle cry of lament צְ֝וָחָ֗ה (ṣə·wā·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6682: A screech in our streets. בִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (bir·ḥō·ḇō·ṯê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 7339: A broad open place, plaza Additonal Resources Psalm 144:14 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 144:14 Bible Gateway Psalm 144:14 Bible.com Psalm 144:14 NIV |
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