←Psalm 147→BSB

In This Chapter 3 people 9 places 30 terms 1 resource

People

Israel 4 Jacob (Patriarch) 2 Jeshurun (Israel)

Places

    Key Terms

    Awe (State) 4 Kindness (Solidarity) 4 Strength 2 Understanding (Awareness) 2 Poor 2 Praise 2 Bless (Approval) 2 Decree 2 Understanding To Acknowledge Fear Fear (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Blessing (Act) Bless (Favor) Blessing (Content) Blessed Bless (Request Favor) Peace Fixed Allowance Fixed Quota

    Resources

    Psalms Book Overview

    It Is Good to Sing Praises

    ⓘ The psalmist calls for the Lord to be...

    The psalmist calls for the Lord to be praised for restoring and blessing Zion, caring for the poor, displaying his power over nature, and revealing himself to his people.
    1Hallelujah!†
    How good it is to sing praises to our God,how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
    ⓘ The psalmist recalls the restoration of Jerusalem and...

    The psalmist recalls the restoration of Jerusalem and the Lord’s afflicted exiles.
    2The LORD builds up Jerusalem;He gathers the exiles of Israel.3He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds.
    ⓘ The Lord created the heavens. He counts the...
    • The Lord created the heavens.
    • He counts the stars: God’s people can feel secure in knowing that the Lord attends to every detail of his creation; he knows all that belongs to him.
    4He determines the number of the stars;He calls them each by name.5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;His understanding has no limit.6The LORD sustains the humble,but casts the wicked to the ground.
    ⓘ Human achievements fail to impress the God who...

    Human achievements fail to impress the God who commands nature; rather, he takes pleasure in those who fear him.
    7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;make music on the harp to our God,8who covers the sky with clouds,who prepares rain for the earth,who makes grass to grow on the hills.9He provides food for the animals,and for the young ravens when they call.
    ⓘ human might: Any physical or intellectual achievement is...

    human might: Any physical or intellectual achievement is a gift from the Lord, just like the strength of a horse. These gifts are a reason to praise the Lord, not to boast (Jer 9:23–24).
    10He does not delight in the strength of the horse;He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him,who hope in His loving devotion.
    12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem;praise your God, O Zion!13For He strengthens the bars of your gatesand blesses the children within you.14He makes peace at your borders;He fills you with the finest wheat.
    ⓘ Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can...

    Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can change the season from unbearable winter to refreshing spring (see 147:8; 148:5–6).
    15He sends forth His command to the earth;His word runs swiftly.16He spreads the snow like wool;He scatters the frost like ashes;17He casts forth His hail like pebbles.†Who can withstand His icy blast?18He sends forth His word and melts them;He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.
    ⓘ words... decrees... regulations: The Lord gave powerful words...

    words . . . decrees . . . regulations: The Lord gave powerful words to Israel so that they might obey him (105:45).
    19He declares His word to Jacob,His statutes and judgments to Israel.20He has done this for no other nation;they do not know His judgments.†
    Hallelujah!