Psalms 147:11

Psalms 147:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
• New International Version (NIV)the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
• English Standard Version (ESV)but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.

Context of Psalms 147:11

9He provides the animals with their food, and the young ravens what they cry for. 10He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; he does not value the power of a warrior. The Lord values those who fear him, those who put their hope in his faithful love. 12Exalt the Lord, Jerusalem; praise your God, Zion! 13For he strengthens the bars of your city gates and blesses your children within you.

Psalms 147:11 word by word

רוֹצֶ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־יְרֵאָ֑יו אֶת־הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• taketh pleasureרָצָהrâtsâh · to acceptH7521
• in them that fearיָרֵאyârê' · afraidH3373
• him, in those that hopeיָחַלyâchal · to wait: hopeH3176
• in his mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617

Cross-references for Psalms 147:11

• Psalms 35:27Let those who want my vindication shout for joy and be glad; let them continually say, “The Lord be exalted. He takes pleasure in his servant’s well-being.”
• Psalms 149:4For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.
• Proverbs 11:20Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord, but those with blameless conduct are his delight.
• Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
• Isaiah 62:4You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will not be called Desolate; instead, you will be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land will be married.
• Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.”
• Malachi 3:16At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the Lord and had high regard for his name.
• 1 Peter 3:4but rather what is inside the heart — the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
• Psalms 33:18But look, the Lord keeps his eye on those who fear him — those who depend on his faithful love
• 1 Peter 1:13Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be sober-minded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Commentaries on Psalms 147:11

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him - In those who truly worship him, however humble, poor, and unknown to people they may be; however unostentatious, retired, unnoticed may be their worship. Not in the “pride, pomp, and circumstance of war” is his pleasure; not in the march of armies; not in the valor of the battlefield; not in scenes where “the garments of the warrior are rolled in blood,” but in the closet, when the devout child of God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11the legs of a man: Any physical or mental strength comes from the Lord, like the strength of a horse. These gifts are reasons to praise the Lord, not to boast (Jeremiah 9:23–24).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1110-11. The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 147:11

• Faith
• Fear of God
• God
• Praise

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Commentaries on Psalms 147

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings