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Psalms Chapter 147 (DRC)

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Psalm 147 – Praise the LORD for His Power and Provision
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1 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion.

2 Because he hath strengthened the bolts of thy gates, he hath blessed thy children within thee.

3 Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn.

4 Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

5 Who giveth snow like wool: scattereth mists like ashes.

6 He sendeth his crystal like morsels: who shall stand before the face of his cold?

7 He shall send out his word, and shall melt them: his wind shall blow, and the waters shall run.

8 Who declareth his word to Jacob: his justices and his judgments to Israel.

9 He hath not done in like manner to every nation: and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 147 about?
It praises God for both compassion, since he "healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds" (v.3), and cosmic power, since he "telleth the number of the stars" and "calleth them all by their names" (v.4).
What does verse 3 say about the brokenhearted?
V.3 says, "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." Compare Psalms 34:18.
What natural phenomena does the psalm attribute to God in verses 16-18?
It credits God with giving "snow like wool," scattering "the hoarfrost like ashes," casting forth "ice like morsels," and sending his word to melt them again.

Today's Verse

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches.

Revelation 1:20 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The same God who names every star also sends snow like wool and melts the ice with his word, a tenderness echoed in Psalms 34:18. Praise continues unbroken into Psalms 148.