3-9-06 Psalms 144:14

Psalms 144:14 (KJ21)
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.

Psalms 144:14 (NAS)
Let our cattle bear, Without mishap and without loss, Let there be no outcry in our streets!

Psalms 144:14 (NIVUS)
our oxen will draw heavy loads. There will be no breaching of walls, no going into captivity, no cry of distress in our streets.

Psalms 144:14 (NLT)
and may our oxen be loaded down with produce. May there be no breached walls, no forced exile, no cries of distress in our squares.

In more primitive times, one way that men provided an income for themselves was to till the land. Not having the machines and technical knowledge of today, they used animals such as oxen or donkeys to accomplish the same tasks. When going to market, they wanted their beasts of burden to be laden down.

Likewise, you desire the work of your hands to produce an abundance. You, therefore, learn all that you can to better your lot. All of your learning is useless unless you put your trust in Adonai, the Most High God. He is the only one who can bring you true and lasting abundance. He desires that you have life and that more abundantly. Then you will be able to teach others of His goodness.

Provision is one aspect of an abundant life. Another aspect is peace and safety. The Lord your God will keep your walls from being breached. He will protect you from the enemy who wants to break in against you and He Himself will fill any gap in your wall. Jehovah will set limits, so that no violence will reach you. He wants your increase and not your destruction. He does not want you to be forced from your land; He, therefore, delivers you from those who would lead you into exile.

He is Jehovah Shalom, the Lord your peace, who guards you from the shouts, outcries, and complaints of your enemies. He wants you to walk about safely in your streets, which are broad and open. As you trust Him, He will enlarge your borders and bring you increase