Psalm 147

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 147. Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. The LORD builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. The LORD upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God, who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass grow on the mountains. He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness. Praise the LORD, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion! For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you. He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly. He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes. He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold? He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his ordinances to Israel. He has not done this for just any nation. They don’t know his ordinances. Praise the LORD!

Worship Lyrics

Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God
For it is pleasant and fitting to praise him
The LORD builds up Jerusalem
He gathers together the outcasts of Israel
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds
He counts the number of the stars
He calls them all by their names
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power
His understanding is infinite
The LORD upholds the humble
He brings the wicked down to the ground
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving
Sing praises on the harp to our God
Who covers the sky with clouds who prepares rain for the earth
Who makes grass grow on the mountains
He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call
He doesnt delight in the strength of the horse
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man
The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness
Praise the LORD, Jerusalem
Praise your God, Zion
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates
He has blessed your children within you
He makes peace in your borders
He fills you with the finest of the wheat
He sends out his commandment to the earth
His word runs very swiftly
He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes
He hurls down his hail like pebbles
Who can stand before his cold
He sends out his word, and melts them
He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow
He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his ordinances to Israel
He has not done this for just any nation
They dont know his ordinances
Praise the LORD

About This Psalm

Psalm 147 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, righteousness

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 147 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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