PSALM 147: P-R-A-I-S-E

Psalm 147:

Praise ye the LORD:

 for it is good to sing praises unto our God;

vs.1

"The three sections of the psalm are clearly discernible since each is initiated with a call to praise   and then followed by a cause for praise;

(1)  Because the Lord delivers the oppressed (verses 2-6);

(2)  Because the Lord provides for the faithful (verses 8-11); and

(3)  Because the Lord especially protects Israel (verses 13-20).

 This seems to be a post-Exilic psalm which might have been used to celebrate the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.

I.          Praise the Lord – Part 1 (147:1-6);

Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. vs.6

II.        Praise the Lord – Part 2 (147:7-11);

Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: vs.7

III.      Praise the Lord – Part 3 (147:12-20).

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. vs.12"

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Who covereth the heaven with clouds,

who prepareth rain for the earth,

who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.vs.8