If the previous psalm is individualistic, this psalm forms an appropriate contrast with its emphasis on communal praise.
(1) Because the Lord delivers the oppressed
(verses 2-6);
(2) Because the Lord provides for the faithful
(2) Because the Lord provides for the faithful
(verses 8-11);
(3) Because the Lord protects Israel
(3) Because the Lord protects Israel
(verses 13-20).
Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the LORD: for [it is] good to sing praises unto our God; for [it is] pleasant; [and] praise is comely.
Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by [their] names.
Psalm 147:10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Psalm 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.
Psalm 147:19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and His judgments unto Israel.
Psalm 147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and [as for His] judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD."
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Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the LORD: for [it is] good to sing praises unto our God; for [it is] pleasant; [and] praise is comely.
Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by [their] names.
Psalm 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.
Psalm 147:19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and His judgments unto Israel.
Psalm 147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and [as for His] judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD."
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