Psalms 147:11
LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10He does not delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Praise LORD, O Jerusalem. Praise thy God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If LORD delights in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey.
Psalms 33:22Let thy loving kindness, O LORD, be upon us, according as we have hoped in thee.
Psalms 149:4For LORD takes pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, [but] a woman who fears LORD, she shall be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over thee with joy. He will rest in his love. He will joy over thee with singing.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope entirely for the grace brought to you at the revealing of Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12
A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →