Psalms 147:2
The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem, gathering together the people of Israel who have been scattered.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
In Context
1Praise the Lord, for it's good to sing praises to our God! Praise is wonderful and beautiful!
3He heals the broken-hearted, and bandages the wounded.
Cross References
Ezra 2:64The total of number of people returning was 42,360.
Nehemiah 3:1Eliashib the high priest and other priests with him began rebuilding at the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set up its doors. Then they continued building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel and dedicated it.
Nehemiah 6:16When all our enemies found out they were frightened; all the nations around were very discouraged, for they recognized that this had been done by our God.
Psalms 51:18Be kind to Zion, help the city; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 102:17He will pay attention to the prayers of the homeless; he will not disregard their requests.
Isaiah 11:11At that time the Lord will act a second time to bring back the remnant of His people from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Ethiopia, Elam, Babylonia, Hamath, and from the Mediterranean islands.
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 →