Psalms 147:3
in the children of men, in whom there is no salvation.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 34:18The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles.
Psalms 51:17O Lord, thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare thy praise.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and the Eminent that inhabiteth eternity: and his name is Holy, who dwelleth in the high and holy place, and with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Jeremiah 33:6Behold I will close their wounds and give them health, and I will cure them: and I will reveal to them the prayer of peace and truth.
Hosea 6:1In their affliction they will rise early to me: Come, and let us return to the Lord:
Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the contrite of heart,
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 →