He sends forth his commandment on earth: his word runs very swiftly. Treasury of Scripture sendeth Psalm 33:9 For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. Psalm 107:20,25 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions... Job 34:29 When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him?... Job 37:12 And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatever he commands them on the face of the world in the earth. Jonah 1:4 But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. Matthew 8:8,9,13 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof: but speak the word only... his word Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
Context It is Good to Sing Praises to Our God
1Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2The LORD does build up Jerusalem: he gathers together the outcasts of Israel. 3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. 4He tells the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names. 5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6The LORD lifts up the meek: he casts the wicked down to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise on the harp to our God: 8Who covers the heaven with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the mountains. 9He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. 10He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man. 11The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. 12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. 13For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you. 14He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest of the wheat. 15He sends forth his commandment on earth: his word runs very swiftly. 16He gives snow like wool: he scatters the hoarfrost like ashes. 17He casts forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 18He sends out his word, and melts them: he causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel. 20He has not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise you the LORD. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.
Darby Bible Translation
He sendeth forth his oracles to the earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
King James Bible
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Young's Literal Translation
Who is sending forth His saying on earth, Very speedily doth His word run.
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