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Psalms 147:11

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The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 11

This is another psalm of praise. Some think it was penned after the return of the Jews from their captivity; but it is so much of a piece with Ps. 145 that I rather think it was penned by David, and what is said (Psa 147:2, Psa 147:13) may well enough be applied to the first building and fortifying of Jerusalem in his time, and the gathering in of those that had been out-casts in Saul's time. The Septuagint divides it into two; and we may divide it into the first and second part, but both of the same import. I. We are called upon to praise God (Psa 147:1, Psa 147:7, Psa 147:12). II. We are furnished with matter for praise, for God is to be glorified, 1. As the God of nature, and so he is very great (Psa 147:4, Psa 147:5, Psa 147:8, Psa 147:9, Psa 147:15-18). 2. As the God of grace, comforting his people (Psa 147:3, Psa 147:6, Psa 147:10, Psa 147:11). 3. As the God of Israel, Jerusalem, and Zion, settling their civil state (Psa 147:2, Psa 147:13, Psa 147:14), and especially settling religion among them (Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20). It is easy, in singing this psalm, to apply it to ourselves, both as to personal and national mercies, were it but as easy to do so with suitable affections.

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Strong's Concordancev. 11

יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God רָצָה (râtsâh, H7521) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt יָרֵא (yârêʼ, H3373) — fearing; morally, reverent יָחַל (yâchal, H3176) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope חֵסֵד (chêçêd, H2617) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or…

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Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

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Psalms 149:4rank 13

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

Isaiah 62:4rank 11

No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.

Psalms 33:22rank 11

May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.

Psalms 35:27rank 11

May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”

Proverbs 11:20rank 7

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

I Peter 1:17rank 5

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

I Peter 3:4rank 4

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

I Peter 1:13rank 3

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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