Psalms 147:1 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Praise ye the LORD: for {it is} good to sing praises unto our God; for {it is} pleasant; {and} praise is comely.”

Psalms 147:1

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Praise ye the LORD: for {it is} good to sing praises unto our God; for {it is} pleasant; {and} praise is comely.

The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. {wounds: Heb. griefs}

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Psalms 147:2

"The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel."

Psalms 147:3

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. {wounds: Heb. griefs}"

Psalms 147:4

"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by {their} names."

Psalms 147:5

"Great {is} our Lord, and of great power: his understanding {is} infinite. {his...: Heb. of his understanding there is no number}"

Psalms 147:6

"The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."

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