Psalms 147:11
The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
World English 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 doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Praise the LORD, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion!
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If the LORD delights in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it to us: a land which flows with milk and honey.
Psalms 33:22Let your loving kindness be on us, LORD, since we have hoped in you.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17The LORD, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation 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 →