Psalms 147:11
Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;
12Laud Jehovah, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If Jehovah delight in us, he will bring us into this land, and give it us, a land that flows with milk and honey;
Psalms 33:22Let thy loving-kindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, according as we have hoped in thee.
Psalms 149:4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17Jehovah thy God is in thy midst, a mighty one that will save: he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will exult over thee with singing.
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, [be] sober [and] hope with perfect stedfastness in the grace [which will be] brought 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 →