Psalms 147:11
Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
In Context
10Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.
12Glorify, O Jerusalem, Jehovah, Praise thy God, O Zion.
Cross References
Numbers 14:8if Jehovah hath delighted in us, then He hath brought us in unto this land, and hath given it to us, a land which is flowing with milk and honey;
Psalms 33:22Let Thy kindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, As we have waited for Thee!
Psalms 149:4For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30The grace [is] false, and the beauty [is] vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.
Zephaniah 3:17Jehovah thy God [is] in thy midst, A mighty one doth save, He rejoiceth over thee with joy, He doth work in His love, He joyeth over thee with singing.'
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope perfectly upon the grace that is being brought to you in 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 →