Psalms 147:12
Praise LORD, O Jerusalem. Praise thy God, O Zion.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
In Context
11LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
13For he has strengthened the bars of thy gates. He has blessed thy sons within thee.
Cross References
Psalms 146:10LORD will reign forever, thy God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise ye LORD.
Isaiah 12:6Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
Joel 2:23Be glad then, ye sons of Zion, and rejoice in LORD your God, for he gives you the former rain in just measure, and he causes the rain to come down for you, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first [month].
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 →