Psalms 147
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Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God. Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate.
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The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem and gathers the exiles of Israel.
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He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.
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He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.
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Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
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The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.
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Offer to the Lord a song of thanks. Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp.
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He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.
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He gives food to the animals and to the young ravens when they chirp.
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He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.
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The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers and in those who wait for his loyal love.
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Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem. Praise your God, O Zion.
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For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.
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He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain.
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He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.
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He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.
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He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?
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He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.
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He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.
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He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the Lord!