Psalms 147:11
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Webster 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 delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8If the LORD delighteth in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it to us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
Psalms 33:22Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Zephaniah 3:17The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to 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 →