(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
1
Hallelujah! It is good to sing psalms to our God. It is pleasant to sing [his] praise beautifully.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
2
The LORD is the builder of Jerusalem. He is the one who gathers the outcasts of Israel together.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
3
He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
4
He determines the number of stars. He gives each one a name.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
5
Our Lord is great, and his power is great. There is no limit to his understanding.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
6
The LORD gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
7
Sing to the LORD a song of thanksgiving. Make music to our God with a lyre.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
8
He covers the sky with clouds. He provides rain for the ground. He makes grass grow on the mountains.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
9
He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
10
He finds no joy in strong horses, nor is he pleased by brave soldiers.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
12
Praise the LORD, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion!
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
13
He makes the bars across your gates strong. He blesses the children within you.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
14
He is the one who brings peace to your borders and satisfies your [hunger] with the finest wheat.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
15
He is the one who sends his promise throughout the earth. His word travels with great speed.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
16
He is the one who sends snow like wool and scatters frost like ashes.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
17
He is the one who throws his hailstones like breadcrumbs. Who can withstand his chilling blast?
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
18
He sends out his word and melts his hailstones. He makes wind blow [and] water flow.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
19
He speaks his word to Jacob, his laws and judicial decisions to Israel.
(GWT)
Psalms
147
:
20
He has done nothing like this for any other nation. The other nations do not know the decisions he has handed down. Hallelujah!