Psalm 147
Psalm 147 Meaning
Psalm 147 praises the LORD who rebuilds Jerusalem and gathers the outcasts, who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, and who also counts the stars and calls them each by name.
It marvels that the same God who governs the vast heavens delights in those who fear Him and hope in His steadfast love.
Key verses from Psalm 147
“Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”
Psalm 147:1
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”
Psalm 147:4
“The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
Psalm 147:11
How Psalm 147 points to Jesus
Jesus is the healer of the brokenhearted who gathers the outcasts home. The one who names the stars stooped to bind our wounds and delights in all who hope in His love.