Psalms 147:16
“He giueth snow like wooll: he scattereth the hoare frost like ashes.”
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Psalms 147:16 Context
14He maketh peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the finest of the wheate. 15He sendeth forth his commandement vpon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. 16He giueth snow like wooll: he scattereth the hoare frost like ashes. 17He casteth forth his yce like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 18He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
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Other Translations for Psalms 147:16
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
- King James Version
He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He gives snow like wool; he sends out ice-drops like dust.
- Basic English Bible
He giveth snow like wool, scattereth the hoar frost like ashes;
- Darby Bible
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.
- Webster's Bible
He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes.
- World English Bible
Who is giving snow like wool, Hoar-frost as ashes He scattereth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 147:16
147:16 Like wool - Not only in colour and shape, and softness, but also in use, keeping the fruits of the earth warm. Ashes - In colour and smallness of parts, as also in its burning quality.