Psalms 147 (NET)

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Psalms 147:1¹Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God. Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:2²The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:3³He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:4⁴He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:5⁵Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:6⁶The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:7⁷Offer to the Lord a song of thanks. Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:8⁸He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:9⁹He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:10¹⁰He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:11¹¹The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:12¹²Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem. Praise your God, O Zion.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:13¹³For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:14¹⁴He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:15¹⁵He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:16¹⁶He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:17¹⁷He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:18¹⁸He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:19¹⁹He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 147:20²⁰He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the Lord!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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