Psalms 147:11
The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Give praise to the Lord, O Jerusalem; give praise to your God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8And if the Lord has delight in us, he will take us into this land and give it to us, a land flowing with milk and honey.
Psalms 33:22Let your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we are waiting for you.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is among you, as a strong saviour: he will be glad over you with joy, he will make his love new again, he will make a song of joy over you as in the time of a holy feast.
1 Peter 1:13So make your minds ready, and keep on the watch, hoping with all your power for the grace which is to come to you at the revelation 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 →