Psalms 147:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. ”

Psalms 147:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him - In those who truly worship him, however humble, poor, and unknown to people they may be; however unostentatious, retired, unnoticed may be their w...
Psalms 147:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXLVII. The LXX, perhaps rightly, divides the Ps. into two, Psalms 147:1-11 and Psalms 147:12-20 . Psalms 147:1-11 . An invitation to praise Yahweh for His almighty power and His kindness t...
Psalms 147:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

hope in His mercy . wait for His lovingkindness.
Psalms 147:11 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 747 GOD’S REGARD FOR THE LEAST OF HIS SAINTS Psalms 147:11 . The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. IN the Psalms of David we have innumera...
Psalms 147:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him - That are truly religious. In those that hope is his mercy - Who are...
Psalms 147:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse; he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The L...
Psalms 147:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A song of praise in which the Psalmist recounts God's mercies (1) in restoring Jerusalem, (2) in helping those cast down, (3) in caring for the animal world, and (4) in the changing seasons.
Psalms 147:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:1-20 THE threefold calls to praise Jehovah ( Psalms 147:1 , Psalms 147:7 , Psalms 147:12 ) divide this psalm into three parts, the two former of which are closely connected, inasmuch...
Psalms 147:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Why We Praise the Lord Psalms 147:1-11 It has been supposed that this psalm was prepared for use when the new walls of the city were completed in the days of Nehemiah. It contains a further enu...
Psalms 147:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this psalm, beginning with a call which declares the pleasantness and comeliness of praise (v. Psa 147:1), the singer first celebrates the Divine activity in restoring His people (vv. Psa 147:2-6)...
Psalms 147:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I do not think it needful to go over the several things here mentioned. If Jesus doth thus order, arrange, direct, and bless his church, and take delight in those that hope in his mercy; what can be...
Psalms 147:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him ,.... With a filial and godly fear; that serve and worship him, privately and publicly, with reverence and love: as, appears by the goodness he lays up...
Psalms 147:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Ver. 11. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him ] That put themselves into the hands of justice, in hope of...
Psalms 147:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse , &c. As if he needed either one or the other for the accomplishment of his designs: see the note on Psalms 33:16-17 . Mr. Green translates the ve...
Psalms 147:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the L ORD : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for i...
Psalms 147:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That believingly and patiently expect and seek relief and happiness from God alone, and from his mere grace and mercy, and not from any creature, nor from their own merits.
Psalms 147:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “Like the last Psalm, and like those which follow it, this is evidently an anthem intended for the service of the Second Temple. It celebrates God’s almighty and gracious rule over His...
Psalms 147:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

fear ( See Scofield) - ( Psalms 19:9 ).
Psalms 147:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

This is one of the Hallelujah Psalms; it begins and ends with «Praise ye the LORD.» May our hearts be in tune, that we may praise the Lord while we read these words of praise! Psalms 147:1 . Prais...
Psalms 147:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This psalm, like the preseding, is without title in the Hebrew or Chaldee; but is ascribed by the Versions to Haggai and Zechariah. REFLECTIONS. The people are here exhorted to praise God for al...
Psalms 147:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Praise ye the Lord. Genuine worship: - I. The transcendent excellence of true worship (verse 1). 1. It is good. (1) It accords with the constitution of the human soul. (2) It accords w...
Psalms 147:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This psalm is generally assigned to the time of the dedication of the city wall ( Nehemiah 12:27-16 ), when the gate-towers had been set up, and the gates and bars put in their places...
Psalms 147:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hallelujah to the God of Zion. A Hallelujah Psalm, setting forth God's providential care toward all creatures, but especially toward His people, His holy congregation.
Psalms 147:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:13 ; 1 Peter 1:17 ; 1 Peter 3:4 ; Isaiah 62:4 ; Malachi 3:16 ; Malachi 3:17 ; Proverbs 11:20 ; Proverbs 31:30 ; Psalms 149:4 ; Psalms 33:18 ; Psalms 33:22 ; Psalms 35:27 ; Zeph...

Psalms 147:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 147:11 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 147:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 147:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

Psalms 147:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 147:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 147:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 147:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 147:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge