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Psalm 147:11 KJV
Psalms · chapter 147 · verse 11
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.Psalm 147:11 · King James Version
Psalm 147:11 in context
9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
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Key words (Strong's)
- pleasurerâtsâhto be pleased withH7521 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- fearyârêʼfearingH3373 →
- hopeyâchalto waitH3176 →
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Here, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the Lord (Psa 147:1), and again (Psa 147:7), Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praise upon the harp to our God (let all our praises be directed to him and centre in him), for it…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-11