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

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  • Malachi 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.

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  • Zephaniah 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.”

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  • Psalms 149:4

    For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

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  • Isaiah 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.

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  • Psalms 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.”

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  • Psalms 33:22

    May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.

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  • Proverbs 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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