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King James VersionPsalm Chapter 147 1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. 9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. 12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD. Click a link to see an entire chapter       Articles that contain references to Psalm 1472 results found for Psalm 147: Show Psalm 147 in other versions: ASV BBE DBY GFR KJV WEB YLT ESV | Jamison Bible CommentaryPsalm Chapter 147 1 Ps 147:1-20. This and the remaining Psalms have been represented as specially designed to celebrate the rebuilding of Jerusalem (compare Ne 6:16; 12:27). They all open and close with the stirring call for praise. This one specially declares God's providential care towards all creatures, and particularly His people. 1. (Compare Ps 92:1; 135:3). 2 2. (Compare Ps 107:3; Isa 11:12). 3 3. Though applicable to the captive Israelites, this is a general and precious truth. wounds(Compare Margin). 4 4, 5. God's power in nature (Isa 40:26-28, and often) is presented as a pledge of His power to help His people. telleth stars what no man can do (Ge 15:5). 6 6. That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked (Ps 146:8, 9). 7 7-9. His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes. Sing Lord literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts. 10 10, 11. The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid. 13 13. strengthened gates or, means of defense against invaders, 14 14. maketh borders or, territories (Ge 23:17; Isa 54:12). filleth thee, c.(Compare Margin). 15 15-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Ge 1:3; Ps 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs. 17 17. morsels used as to food (Ge 18:5), perhaps here denotes hail. 19 19, 20. This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone (De 4:32-34) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah. 20 Click a link to see an entire chapter Show Psalm 147 in other versions: ASV BBE DBY GFR KJV WEB YLT ESV |