Psalms 147

Treated in 10 passages across the library.

  • 147:11 Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness. 3
  • 147:1 Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, [and] praise is comely. 1
  • 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. 1
  • 147:9 He giveth to the beast his food, [And] to the young ravens which cry. 1
  • 147:14 He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 1
  • 147:15 He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly. 1
  • 147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 1
  • 147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah. 1

American Standard Version

  1. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    December cites Psa 147:1

    …22 PRAISING THE LORD “Praise ye the Lord; for it is good to sing praises unto our God.”-- Psa 147:1. IT IS a comely and befitting thing for us to blend praise and prayer. There is a differe…

  2. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Christian Conception of God—The Infinite Perfection and Unity of God cites Ps. 147:5

    …:8, 16. "With God All Things are Possible."—Matt. 19:26. "His Understanding is Infinite."—Ps. 147:5. We are to consider again to-day the Christian conception of God. We saw a week ago to-da…

  3. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    Frost and Thaw cites Psalm 147:15

    …does the Scripture say: “He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.” — Psalm 147:15 (ESV) Forth went the word, “Open the storehouses of snow,” and the flakes descended in co…

  4. Mighty Power in Prayer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Ravens' Cry cites Psalm 147:9

    “He gives to the beasthis food, and to the young ravens which cry.” Psalm 147:9. I SHALL open this sermon with a quotation. I must give you, in Caryl's own words his not…

  5. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    Spring in the Heart cites Psalm 147:11

    …“The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love” (Psalm 147:11). Even a small beginning of fear or hope delights Him. “You will perfect the thing that c…

  6. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.2 The Second Commandment cites Psa 147: 11

    …rcies. ‘The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.’ Psa 147: 11. He counts it his glory to scatter pardons among men. But I have been a great sinner and …

  7. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    October cites Ps. 147:11

    …. AMEN. October 31 GIVING GOD PLEASURE “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him.”--Ps. 147:11. GOD TAKES pleasure in our faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please Him”; but sur…

  8. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.1 The First Commandment cites Psa 147: 14

    …: 11. With outward peace, which is the nurse of plenty. ‘He maketh peace in thy borders.’ Psa 147: 14. With inward peace, a smiling conscience, which is sweeter than the dropping of honey. Go…

  9. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.2 Repentance cites Psa 147: 18

    …Zech 12: 10. Beg God’s ‘Holy Spirit.’ ‘He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.’ Psa 147: 18. When the wind of God’s Spirit blows upon us, then the waters of repentant tears will flo…

  10. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites Psa 147: 20

    …He has not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgements they have not known them.’ Psa 147: 20. ‘Thou gavest them true laws, good statutes and commandments.’ Neh 9: 13. What a strange …