Psalm 147:1-11

Christian Standard Bible

² The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem;^(B)
he gathers Israel’s exiled people.^(C)
3 He heals the brokenhearted
and bandages their wounds.^(D)
4 He counts the number of the stars;
he gives names to all of them.^(E)
5 Our Lord is great, vast in power;
his understanding is infinite.^[a](F)
6 The Lord helps the oppressed
but brings the wicked to the ground.^(G)

⁷ Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
play the lyre to our God,^(H)
8 who covers the sky with clouds,
prepares rain for the earth,
and causes grass to grow on the hills.^(I)
9 He provides the animals with their food,
and the young ravens what they cry for.^(J)

¹⁰ He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;
he does not value the power of a warrior.^[b](K)
11 The Lord values those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his faithful love.^(L)