Psalms 147:11
9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
12 Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!
13 For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
- KJV
- The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
- WEB
- The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
- ASV
- Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
- DARBY
- Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
- BLB
- YHWH is pleased with those who fear him, those hoping in His loving devotion.
- ÅB
- Herren har behag i dem som frykter ham, som venter på hans miskunnhet.
- OTB
- Herren gleder seg i dem som frykter Ham,
De som håper på Hans miskunn. - B1930
- Herren har behag i dem som frykter ham, som venter på hans miskunnhet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 33:18
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
Read in contextMalachi 3:16–17
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
Read in contextZephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Read in contextPsalms 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Read in contextIsaiah 62:4
No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
Read in contextPsalms 35:27
May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”
Read in contextPsalms 33:22
May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
Read in contextProverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
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