Psalms 147

VIN(i) 1 Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. 2 the LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; his understanding is infinite 6 The LORD upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. 7 Sing to the LORD a song of thanksgiving. Make music to our God with a harp. 8 He covers the sky with clouds. He provides rain for the ground. He makes grass grow on the mountains. 9 He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. 10 He takes no delight in the strength of the horse, nor any pleasure in the legs of a man. 11 the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, the ones who hope for his loyal love. 12 Laud the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, 13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates. He blesses your children within you; 14 He grants peace within your borders, satisfying you with the finest of wheat. 15 He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. 16 He gives snow like wool: he scatters the frost like ashes. 17 He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold? 18 He sends out his word and melts them; he blows his breath, the water flows. 19 He speaks his word to Jacob, his laws and judgments to Israel. 20 He has not done this for just any nation. They do not know his ordinances. Praise the LORD.