Ps 147:1-11

1Hallelujah!

How good to sing praise to our God;

how pleasant to give fitting praise.a

2The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem,

and gathers the dispersed of Israel,b

3Healing the brokenhearted,

and binding up their wounds.c

4He numbers the stars,

and gives to all of them their names.d

5Great is our Lord, vast in power,

with wisdom beyond measure.e

6The LORD gives aid to the poor,

but casts the wicked to the ground.f

7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;

with the lyre make music to our God,g

8*Who covers the heavens with clouds,

provides rain for the earth,

makes grass sprout on the mountains,h

9Who gives animals their food

and young ravens what they cry for.i

10*He takes no delight in the strength of horses,

no pleasure in the runner’s stride.j

11Rather the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him,

those who put their hope in his mercy.