Psalms 147:1-20
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.... [ Continue Reading ]
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.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUILD UP] i.e. rebuild, after the captivity.... [ Continue Reading ]
SING PRAISE] better, 'make melody.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Against self-reliance.... [ Continue Reading ]
HOPE IN HIS MERCY] better, 'wait for His lovingkindness.'... [ Continue Reading ]
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.... [ Continue Reading ]