Psalms 147:2
The Lord doth builde vp Ierusalem, and gather together the dispersed of Israel.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
In Context
3He healeth those that are broken in heart, and bindeth vp their sores.
Cross References
Ezra 2:64The whole Congregation together was two and fourtie thousande, three hundreth and threescore,
Nehemiah 3:1Then arose Eliashib the hie Priest with his brethren the Priestes, and they buylt the sheepegate: they repayred it, and set vp the doores thereof: euen vnto the tower of Meah repayred they it, and vnto the tower of Hananeel.
Nehemiah 6:16And when all our enemies heard thereof, euen all the heathen that were about vs, they were afraid, and their courage failed them: for they knew, that this worke was wrought by our God.
Psalms 51:18Bee fauourable vnto Zion for thy good pleasure: builde the walles of Ierusalem.
Psalms 102:17And shall turne vnto the prayer of the desolate, and not despise their prayer.
Isaiah 11:11And in the same day shall the Lord stretche out his hand againe the second time, to possesse the remnant of his people, (which shalbe left) of Asshur, and of Egypt, and of Pathros, and of Ethiopia, and of Elam, and of Shinear, and of Hamath, and of the yles of the sea.
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 →