Psalm 147:11

Translations

Modern

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Traditional

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Literal

YHWH is pleased with those who fear him, those hoping in His loving devotion.

Latin

Beneplacitum est Domino super timentes eum, et in eis qui sperant super misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Notes

Psalms 147:10–11

the legs of a man: Any physical or mental strength comes from the Lord, like the strength of a horse. These gifts are reasons to praise the Lord, not to boast (Jeremiah 9:23–24).

Psalms 147:7–11

Human achievements do not impress God, who commands nature. Instead, he finds joy in those who fear him.

Psalms 147:1–20

The psalmist calls for the Lord to be praised for restoring and blessing Zion, caring for the poor, displaying his power over nature, and revealing himself to his people.

Psalms 146:1–150:6

The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the LORD! (Hebrew haleluyah).

Related verses

Psalm 33:18
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
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.
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.”
Psalm 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Psalm 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.”
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.
Psalm 33:22
May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
Proverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
1 Peter 3:4
…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Glossary

Fear Hallel Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Fear of God: Reverence God: Grace of Godly Fear: Those Who Have: Afford Pleasure to God Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Joy of God Over his People: On Account of Their: Fear of Him The Joy of God Over his People: On Account of Their: Hope in his Mercy The Mercy of God: A Ground of Hope

Psalm 147:11

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