Psalms 147:2
The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
In Context
1Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Cross References
Ezra 2:64The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
Nehemiah 3:1At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall.
Nehemiah 6:16When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.
Psalms 51:18In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 102:17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Isaiah 11:11On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
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 →