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Psalms 147:11
11The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
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 is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out. 10He finds no joy in strong horses, nor is he pleased by brave soldiers. The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy. 12Praise the Lord, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion! 13He makes the bars across your gates strong. He blesses the children within you.
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רוֹצֶ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־יְרֵאָ֑יו אֶת־הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 147:11
- Psalms 35:27Let those who are happy when I am declared innocent joyfully sing and rejoice. Let them continually say, “The Lord is great. He is happy when his servant has peace.”
- Psalms 149:4because the Lord takes pleasure in his people. He crowns those who are oppressed with victory.
- Proverbs 11:20Devious people are disgusting to the Lord, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.
- Proverbs 31:30“Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, ⌞but⌟ a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.
- Isaiah 62:4You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will no longer be called Destroyed. But you will be named My Delight, and your land will be named Married. The Lord is delighted with you, and your land will be married.
- Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.
- Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord paid attention and listened. A book was written in his presence to be a reminder to those who feared the Lord and respected his name.
- 1 Peter 3:4Rather, beauty is something internal that can’t be destroyed. Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious.
- Psalms 33:18The Lord’s eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy
- 1 Peter 1:13Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God’s kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again.
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
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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
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