Psalm 147 (New International Version)
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Praise the Lord.a How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant1 and fitting to praise him!2
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The LORD builds up Jerusalem;3 he gathers the exiles4 of Israel.
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He heals the brokenhearted5 and binds up their wounds.6
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He determines the number of the stars7 and calls them each by name.
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Great is our Lord8 and mighty in power;9 his understanding has no limit.10
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The LORD sustains the humble11 but casts the wicked12 to the ground.
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Sing to the LORD13 with thanksgiving;14 make music15 to our God on the harp.16
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He covers the sky with clouds;17 he supplies the earth with rain18 and makes grass grow19 on the hills.
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He provides food20 for the cattle and for the young ravens21 when they call.
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His pleasure is not in the strength22 of the horse,23 nor his delight in the legs of a man;
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the LORD delights24 in those who fear him,25 who put their hope26 in his unfailing love.27
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Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem;28 praise your God, O Zion,
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for he strengthens the bars of your gates29 and blesses your people30 within you.
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He grants peace31 to your borders and satisfies you32 with the finest of wheat.33
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He sends his command34 to the earth; his word runs35 swiftly.
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He spreads the snow36 like wool and scatters the frost37 like ashes.
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He hurls down his hail38 like pebbles. Who can withstand his icy blast?
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He sends his word39 and melts them; he stirs up his breezes,40 and the waters flow.
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He has revealed his word41 to Jacob,42 his laws and decrees43 to Israel.
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He has done this for no other nation;44 they do not know45 his laws. Praise the Lord.46
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
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Psalm 147:1 - Hebrew "Hallelu Yah"; also in verse 20