147:1 Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!
147:2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.
147:3 He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.
147:4 He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.
147:5 Our sovereign Master is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
147:6 The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.
147:7 Offer to the Lord a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!
147:8 He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.
147:9 He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.
147:10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.
147:11 The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
147:12 Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
147:13 For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.
147:14 He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain.
147:15 He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.
147:16 He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.
147:17 He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?
147:18 He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.