147:1 Praise the LORD! It is good to sing praise to our God; it is pleasant and right to praise him. |
147:2 The LORD is restoring Jerusalem; he is bringing back the exiles. |
147:3 He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds. |
147:4 He has decided the number of the stars and calls each one by name. |
147:5 Great and mighty is our Lord; his wisdom cannot be measured. |
147:6 He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground. |
147:7 Sing hymns of praise to the LORD; play music on the harp to our God. |
147:8 He spreads clouds over the sky; he provides rain for the earth and makes grass grow on the hills. |
147:9 He gives animals their food and feeds the young ravens when they call. |
147:10 His pleasure is not in strong horses, nor his delight in brave soldiers; |
147:11 but he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love. |
147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! |
147:13 He keeps your gates strong; he blesses your people. |
147:14 He keeps your borders safe and satisfies you with the finest wheat. |
147:15 He gives a command to the earth, and what he says is quickly done. |
147:16 He spreads snow like a blanket and scatters frost like dust. |
147:17 He sends hail like gravel; no one can endure the cold he sends! |
147:18 Then he gives a command, and the ice melts; he sends the wind, and the water flows. |
147:19 He gives his message to his people, his instructions and laws to Israel. |
147:20 He has not done this for other nations; they do not know his laws. Praise the LORD! |