Psalm 147

Psalm 147 ¹ Praise the LORD . How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant and right it is to praise him!

² The LORD builds up Jerusalem. He gathers the scattered people of Israel.

³ He heals those who have broken hearts. He takes care of their wounds.

⁴ He decides how many stars there should be. He gives each one of them a name.

⁵ Great is our Lord. His power is mighty. There is no limit to his understanding.

⁶ The LORD gives strength to those who aren’t proud. But he throws evil people down to the ground.

⁷ Sing to the LORD and give him grateful praise. Make music to our God on the harp.

⁸ He covers the sky with clouds. He supplies the earth with rain. He makes grass grow on the hills.

⁹ He provides food for the cattle. He provides for the young ravens when they cry out.

¹⁰ He doesn’t take pleasure in the strength of horses. He doesn’t take delight in the strong legs of warriors.

¹¹ The LORD takes delight in those who have respect for him. They put their hope in his faithful love.

¹² Jerusalem, praise the LORD . Zion, praise your God.

¹³ He makes the metal bars of your gates stronger. He blesses the people who live inside you.

¹⁴ He keeps your borders safe and secure. He satisfies you with the finest wheat.

¹⁵ He sends his command to the earth. His word arrives there quickly.

¹⁶ He spreads the snow like wool. He scatters the frost like ashes.

¹⁷ He throws down his hail like pebbles. No one can stand his icy blast.

¹⁸ He gives his command, and the ice melts. He stirs up his winds, and the waters flow.

¹⁹ He has made his word known to the people of Jacob. He has made his laws and rules known to Israel. ²⁰ He hasn’t done that for any other nation. They don’t know his laws. Praise the LORD .