Psalms 147:5
Great is our Lord, rich in power, and measureless is his wisdom.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
In Context
4He counts the numberless stars, he gives names to them all.
6The Lord lifts up the down-trodden, the wicked he brings to the ground.
Cross References
Psalms 48:1Great is the Lord and worthy all praise in the city of our God. His holy mountain,
Psalms 99:2The Lord is great in Zion, he is high over all the nations.
Psalms 139:17But how far, O God, beyond measure are your thoughts! How mighty their sum!
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 →