Psalms 147:1-11

11Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!

2The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.

3He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

4He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.

5Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

6The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

7Offer to the Lord a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!

8He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.

9He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

10He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

11The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.