Psalm 147.1-11
1 O praise the Lord,
for it is good to sing praises to our God:
and to praise him is joyful and right.
2 The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem:
he is gathering together the scattered outcasts of Israel.
3 He heals the broken in spirit:
and binds up their wounds.
4 He counts the number of the stars:
and calls them all by name.
5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power:
there is no measuring his understanding.
6 The Lord restores the humble:
but he brings down the wicked to the dust.
7 O sing to the Lord a song of thanksgiving:
sing praises to our God upon the harp.
8 He covers the heavens with cloud,
and prepares rain for the earth:
and makes the grass to sprout upon the mountains.
9 He gives the cattle their food:
and feeds the young ravens that call to him.
10 He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse:
nor does he delight in anyone’s legs,
11 But the Lord’s delight is in those that fear him:
who wait in hope for his mercy.
his praise shall endure for ever.
