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Psalms 147

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1Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. 2Yahweh builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. 3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. 4He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names. 5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. 6Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. 7Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God, 8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass grow on the mountains. 9He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. 10He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. 11Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness. 12Praise Yahweh, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion! 13For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you. 14He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. 15He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly. 16He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes. 17He hurls down his hail like pebbles. 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 ordinances to Israel. 20He has not done this for just any nation. They don’t know his ordinances. Praise Yah!

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Overview

Psalms 147 is a beautiful hymn of praise that celebrates God's greatness and care for His creation. The chapter begins with a call to worship, emphasizing the joy that comes from praising the Lord. It highlights how God rebuilds Jerusalem and gathers the outcasts of Israel, showcasing His compassion and restorative power. This theme of restoration is significant, as it reflects God's faithfulness to His people, fulfilling His promises to them. The psalmist declares that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, illustrating His intimate involvement in the lives of those who suffer. This is a reminder that God is not distant but actively cares for His creation, especially the downtrodden and afflicted. #Jerusalem #restoration #healing
The psalm continues by extolling God's majesty and power in creation. It describes how He counts the stars and calls them by name, demonstrating His infinite wisdom and sovereignty over the universe. The psalmist contrasts God's greatness with His tender care for the humble, stating that He takes pleasure not in the strength of horses or the might of men, but in those who fear Him and hope in His steadfast love. This teaches us that true strength lies in our relationship with God and our reliance on Him. The chapter concludes with an exhortation to praise the Lord, reinforcing the idea that worship is a fitting response to His goodness and mercy. #GodsMajesty #worship #praise

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  1. Job 28:23v5Job 28:23 states that God understands the way to wisdom, and Psalm 147:5 affirms God's infinite understanding and knowledge.
  2. Job 36:5v5Job 36:5 speaks of God's mighty power and understanding, which is echoed in Psalm 147:5, highlighting God's infinite understanding and power.
  3. Job 37:10v17Job 37:10 describes God's breath producing ice, paralleling Psalm 147:17-18 where God's command sends forth ice and then melts it, illustrating His control over the natural elements.
  4. Job 38:22v16Job 38:22 mentions the storehouses of snow and hail, which is paralleled in Psalm 147:16-17 where God is described as sending snow and hail, illustrating His power over weather.
  5. Job 38:41v9Job 38:41 speaks of God providing food for the raven, which is echoed in Psalm 147:9 where God gives food to the animals, highlighting His provision for all creation.
  6. Job 39:19v10Job 39:19 speaks of the strength and majesty of the horse, a creature of power. Psalm 147:10 notes that God does not delight in the strength of the horse, but rather in those who fear Him, emphasizing the value of spiritual strength over physical might.
  7. Psalms 33:18v11Psalm 33:18 speaks of the Lord's eye on those who fear Him and hope in His steadfast love, which is similarly expressed in Psalm 147:11, emphasizing God's favor towards those who revere Him.
  8. Jeremiah 30:17v3Jeremiah 30:17 promises healing and restoration for the wounded, which aligns with Psalm 147:3, where God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

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