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Psalms 147:1-20 open_in_new
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.
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Psalms 147:2 open_in_new
Build up] i.e. rebuild, after the captivity.
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Psalms 147:7 open_in_new
Sing praise] better, 'make melody.'
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Psalms 147:10 open_in_new
Against self-reliance.
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Psalms 147:11 open_in_new
Hope in his mercy] better, 'wait for His lovingkindness.'
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Psalms 147:17 open_in_new
Morsels] crumbs (of bread). Frost and snow at Jerusalem are comparatively rare. A change soon follows: cp. Psalms 147:18.
19, 20. The writer returns to God's doings for Israel. Judgments] better, 'ordinances,' revealed only to Israel.