King James Version (KJV) Authorized Version 1611
Read Full Chapter (Psalms 147) Psalms 147:2-6 KJV
"The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."
Psalms 147:2-6 in Context (Verses 1–9 KJV)
1
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.*
4
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
5
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.*
6
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
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Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.