Psalms 147:4
He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
In Context
3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.
Cross References
Psalms 8:3When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained,
Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. By the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is lacking.
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 →