Psalms 147:4
He counteth the number of the stars; he giveth names to them all.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
In Context
3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
Cross References
Psalms 8:3When I see thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and stars, which thou hast established;
Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see! Who hath created these things, bringing out their host by number? He calleth them all by name; through the greatness of his might and strength of power, not one faileth.
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 →