Psalms 147:1-11

1Halleluyah! How good it is to sing praises to our God. How pleasant and fitting is praise.

2Adonai builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the exiles of Israel.

3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

4He determines the number of the stars. He gives them all their names.

5Great is our Lord and mighty in power— His understanding is infinite!

6Adonai upholds the humble. He brings the wicked to the ground.

7Sing to Adonai with thanksgiving. Sing praises to our God on the harp.

8He covers the sky with clouds. He provides rain for the earth. He makes grass sprout on the hills.

9He gives food to the cattle and to the young ravens which cry.

10He delights not in the horse’s strength, nor takes pleasure in a man’s legs.

11Adonai delights in those who revere Him, in those who trust in His lovingkindness.