Previous Chapter Full Page Full Page Next Chapter

Psalm 147 :: New English Translation (NET)

Psa 147:1

Psa 147:1Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!

Psa 147:2

Psa 147:2The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.

Psa 147:3

Psa 147:3He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

Psa 147:4

Psa 147:4He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.

Psa 147:5

Psa 147:5Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

Psa 147:6

Psa 147:6The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

Psa 147:7

Psa 147:7Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!

Psa 147:8

Psa 147:8He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.

Psa 147:9

Psa 147:9He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

Psa 147:10

Psa 147:10He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

Psa 147:11

Psa 147:11The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

Psa 147:12

Psa 147:12Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

Psa 147:13

Psa 147:13For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.

Psa 147:14

Psa 147:14He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain.

Psa 147:15

Psa 147:15He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.

Psa 147:16

Psa 147:16He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.

Psa 147:17

Psa 147:17He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?

Psa 147:18

Psa 147:18He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.

Psa 147:19

Psa 147:19He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.

Psa 147:20

Psa 147:20He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the LORD!
Translation Copyright Logo

The NET Bible®, New English Translation Copyright © 1996 By Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NET Bible® is a registered trademark The NET Bible® Logo, Service Mark Copyright © 1997 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.

Full copyright information is provided here. Visit the NET Bible website.

Pericope

Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.

New American Standard Bible
Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995
by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif.
All rights reserved.

Psalm Chapter 147 — Additional Translations:

King James Version New King James Version New Living Translation New International Version English Standard Version Christian Standard Bible New American Standard Bible 2020 New American Standard Bible 1995 Legacy Standard Bible Amplified Bible Revised Standard Version American Standard Version Young's Literal Translation Darby Translation Webster's Bible Hebrew Names Version Latin Vulgate Westminster Leningrad Codex Septuagint Smith Van Dyck Arabic Bible Open New Arabic Version Brenton's English Septuagint Reina Valera 1909 Reina-Valera 1960 Bible in Basic English Chinese Traditional Union Espanol Moderno Korean Holy Bible Louis Segond German Luther Russian Synodal Translation Sagradas Escrituras