Psalms 147:2
The Lord builds up Jerusalem, the outcasts of Israel he gathers.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
In Context
1Hallelujah. It is good to sing praise to our God, for praise is sweet and seemly.
3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
Cross References
Psalms 51:18Do good in your pleasure to Zion, build the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 102:17in response to the prayer of the destitute, whose prayer he will not despise.
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 →