Psalms 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us.
Psalms 33:22May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given 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 →