Psalms 147:11
The LORD taketh pleasure in those who fear him, In those who trust in his mercy.
Noyes 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 delighteth not in the strength of the horse, He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Praise the LORD. O Jerusalem! Praise thy God, O Zion!
Cross References
Psalms 33:22May thy goodness be upon us, O LORD! According as we trust in thee!
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people; He will beautify the distressed with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Grace is deceitful, and beauty vain; But the woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17Jehovah thy God will be in the midst of thee; The mighty one will save thee. He will rejoice over thee with gladness; He will pardon thee in his love; He will exult over thee with singing.
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope undoubtingly for the grace that is to be brought to you at the manifestation 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 →