Psalms 147:11
The Lord taketh pleasure in those that fear him, that wait for his kindness.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
12Glorify, O Jerusalem, the Lord: praise thy God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If the Lord have delight in us, then will he bring us into this land, and give it to us: a land which is flowing with milk and honey.
Psalms 33:22Let thy kindness, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in thee.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will adorn the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30False is grace, and vain is beauty: a woman only that feareth the Lord shall indeed be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17The Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, the mighty one who will save; he will be glad over thee with rejoicing; he will be silent in his love, he will exult over thee with song.
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 →