Psalms 147
The Lord is praised for his goodness and greatness, as he gathers the dispersed of Israel, heals the brokenhearted, and has power over the stars. He lifts up the meek and brings down the sinner, and is pleased with those who fear and hope in him. The Lord provides for all creation, including animals and humans, and his word has the power to bring life and nourishment. He has blessed Jerusalem and its people, establishing peace and prosperity, and has revealed his judgments to Israel.
Alleluia. Praise the Lord, because the psalm is good. Delightful and beautiful praise shall be for our GodThe Lord builds up Jerusalem. He will gather together the dispersed of IsraelHe heals the contrite of heart, and he binds up their sorrowsHe numbers the multitude of the stars, and he calls them all by their namesGreat is our Lord, and great is his virtue. And of his wisdom, there is no numberThe Lord lifts up the meek, but he brings down the sinner, even to the groundSing before the Lord with confession. Play psalms to our God on a stringed instrumentHe covers heaven with clouds, and he prepares rain for the earth. He produces grass on the mountains and herbs for the service of menHe gives their food to beasts of burden and to young ravens that call upon himHe will not have good will for the strength of the horse, nor will he be well pleased with the legs of a manThe Lord is well pleased with those who fear him and with those who hope in his mercyAlleluia. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem. Praise your God, O ZionFor he has reinforced the bars of your gates. He has blessed your sons within youHe has stationed peace at your borders, and he has satisfied you with the fat of the grainHe sends forth his eloquence to the earth. His word runs swiftlyHe provides snow like wool. He strews clouds like ashesHe sends his ice crystals like morsels. Who can stand firm before the face of his coldHe will send forth his word, and it will melt them. His Spirit will breathe out, and the waters will flowHe announces his word to Jacob, his justices and his judgments to IsraelHe has not done so much for every nation, and he has not made his judgments manifest to them. Alleluia
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