Psalms 147:11 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”

Psalms 147:11

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

He giveth to the beast his food, {and} to the young ravens which cry.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.

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Psalms 147:1

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

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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