Psalms 147:11
but the Lord has his pleasure in those who revere him, in those who wait for his kindness.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, his joy is not in the speed of a runner;
12Praise the Lord, then, O Jerusalem: sing praise to your God, O Zion.
Cross References
Psalms 33:22Let your kindness, O Lord, be upon us, as is our hope in you.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.
Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious hero. He will rejoice over you with joy, he will renew his love, he will exult over you with singing,
1 Peter 1:13Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the appearing 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 →