147:1 Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how right!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 1 , Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how right!
147:2 The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 2 , The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel.
147:3 He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 3 , He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.
147:4 He counts the stars and calls them all by name.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 4 , He counts the stars and calls them all by name.
147:5 How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 5 , How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
147:6 The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 6 , The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
147:7 Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 7 , Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.
147:8 He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 8 , He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.
147:9 He feeds the wild animals, and the young ravens cry to him for food.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 9 , He feeds the wild animals, and the young ravens cry to him for food.
147:10 The strength of a horse does not impress him; how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 10 , The strength of a horse does not impress him; how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
147:11 Rather, the LORD's delight is in those who honor him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 11 , Rather, the LORD's delight is in those who honor him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 12 , Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
147:13 For he has fortified the bars of your gates and blessed your children within you.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 13 , For he has fortified the bars of your gates and blessed your children within you.
147:14 He sends peace across your nation and satisfies you with plenty of the finest wheat.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 14 , He sends peace across your nation and satisfies you with plenty of the finest wheat.
147:15 He sends his orders to the world-- how swiftly his word flies!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 15 , He sends his orders to the world-- how swiftly his word flies!
147:16 He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 16 , He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.
147:17 He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against his freezing cold?
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 17 , He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against his freezing cold?
147:18 Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 18 , Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.
147:19 He has revealed his words to Jacob, his principles and laws to Israel.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 19 , He has revealed his words to Jacob, his principles and laws to Israel.
147:20 He has not done this with any other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the LORD!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 147 , Verse 20 , He has not done this with any other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the LORD!
