Psalms 147

He Heals the Brokenhearted

1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Resurrection: Psalms 33:1, 135:3

2 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. References Lord: Deuteronomy 30:3, Isaiah 14:32, 27:13, 56:8. References Jerusalem: Psalms 51:18, Isaiah 62:7. References Israel: Jeremiah 31:4, Ezekiel 38:8. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 7:4, Jeremiah 32:37 +5

3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:18, 51:17, Job 5:18, Isaiah 57:15, 61:1, Jeremiah 33:6, Ezekiel 34:16, Malachi 4:2, Luke 4:18 +4

4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Parallel theme: Psalms 8:3, 148:3, Genesis 15:5, Isaiah 40:26

5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. References Lord: Psalms 40:5, 48:1, 96:4, 99:2, 1 Chronicles 16:25, Isaiah 40:28, Jeremiah 10:6, Nahum 1:3, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Romans 11:33 +5

6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. References Lord: 1 Samuel 2:8, Zephaniah 2:3, James 4:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:9, 1 Peter 5:6

7 Sing unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: Resurrection: Psalms 68:32

8 Who covereth the heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27). with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. Parallel theme: Genesis 9:14, Job 5:10

9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:25, Job 38:41, Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:24

10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. Parallel theme: Psalms 20:7, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Samuel 1:23, Proverbs 21:31, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Isaiah 31:1, Hosea 1:7 +2

11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature.. Grace: Psalms 33:18, 33:22, 1 Peter 1:13. References Lord: Psalms 35:27, 149:4, Proverbs 11:20, 31:30, Isaiah 62:4, Zephaniah 3:17. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:17 +5

12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., O Zion. Resurrection: Psalms 146:10. References God: Isaiah 52:7, Joel 2:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 149:2, Isaiah 12:6

13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:18, 125:2, 144:12, Nehemiah 6:1, 7:1, 7:3, 12:30, Lamentations 4:12, Daniel 9:25 +4

14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. Peace: Psalms 29:11, 122:6, Leviticus 26:6, 1 Chronicles 22:9, Isaiah 66:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 81:16, 132:15, Deuteronomy 32:14, Ezekiel 27:17, Zechariah 9:8 +5

15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his wordWord: דָּבָר (Davar). The Hebrew davar (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6). runneth very swiftly. Word: Psalms 68:11, 107:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:9, 107:25, Job 34:29, 37:12, Jonah 1:4, Matthew 8:13 +4

16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. Parallel theme: Psalms 148:8, Job 37:6, 38:29

17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? Parallel theme: Joshua 10:11

18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. Word: Psalms 147:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:9, Job 37:10

19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. Judgment: Deuteronomy 4:1, 4:8, 5:31, Malachi 4:4. Word: Psalms 78:5, Deuteronomy 5:22, Romans 9:4. References Israel: Psalms 76:1, 103:7. Parallel theme: Romans 3:2 +5

20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD. References Lord: Ephesians 5:8. Parallel theme: Acts 14:16, 26:27, Ephesians 2:12