Psalms 147:11

“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, in those that hope in his mercy." - Psalms 147:11
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What does Psalms 147:11 mean?

Psalms 147:11 (KJV) reads, "The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy." This verse is part of a larger psalm that celebrates the greatness and goodness of God. It is a call to praise and worship the Lord for his care and protection of his…

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Faithful Fear and Hopeful Hearts

Psalm 147:11 states, "The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy." This verse encapsulates two profound concepts that encompass our relationship with God: fear and hope. In our contemporary context, the term 'fear' might evoke thoughts of…

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Seeking the Heart of God: A Prayer of Reverence and Hope

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude and reverence. Your Word tells us in Psalm 147:11, “The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.” As I meditate on this verse, I am reminded of the depth of Your love…

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Psalms 147:11 - "The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy."
Psalms 147:3
Psalms 147:13 - "For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee."
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." - Psalms 147:3
"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." - Psalms 147:5
Psalms 147:3 - "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalms 147:5 - "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite."
Psalms 147:14 - "He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat."
"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names." - Psalms 147:4
Psalms 147:12 - "Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion."
Psalms 147:4 - "He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names."
"The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground." - Psalms 147:6
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Psalms 147:6 - "The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."
Psalms 147:10 - "He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man."
Psalms 119:147 - "I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word."
Psalms 147:9 - "He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry."
Psalms 147:2 - "The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel."
"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes." - Psalms 147:16
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Psalms 147:7 - "Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:"
Psalms 147:15 - "He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly."
Psalms 147:1 - "Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely."
Psalms 147:19 - "He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel."
Psalms 147:17 - "He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?"
Psalms 147:18 - "He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow."
Psalms 147:20 - "He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD."
Psalms 147:8 - "Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains."
"He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?" - Psalms 147:17