Psalm 147
God rebuilds Jerusalem, heals the brokenhearted, and counts the stars by name. He delights not in military power but in those who fear him and put hope in his love. He sends his word to the earth and covers the ground with snow.
PsalmsPsalm 147 of 15020 versesBerean Standard Bible
In this passage: Jerusalem
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Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.
He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!
For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.
He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes;
He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast?
He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.
He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Psalm 147
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“For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.”
“Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion”
“Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.”
“May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.”
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