Psalm 147:14 NLT,NIV,ESV

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 147:1-20

The Grand Doxology Psalms 146-150 How could the Book of Psalms end but in this way? Psalms cannot end in prose. Whether the arrangement is mechanical or inspired, it is the best possible. There is a fitness of things, and that fitness is realised in this peroration. It is as if a great broad river had suddenly become a resounding cascade; these five psalms are the final cataract. The Psalmist will have everything pressed into the choir. He will not have a small band. He ranges creation... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 147:12-20

New and increasing claims are upon Zion, for renewed instances of divine favor. And, Reader! this is your case, and mine. Every day, nay every moment, Jesus visits his people, Isaiah 27:3 . And how are we secured like the bars of Zion's gates, in the arms of Jehovah! Deuteronomy 33:27 ; John 10:28-29 . How are they blessed within, with the fine wheat of the bread of life, and the peace of God in Christ! John 6:51 ; Ephesians 1:7 . How doth the Lord send forth his word to melt the soul; and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:12-20

12-20 The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits and blessings vouchsafed to her; and these are represented by his favours in the course of nature. The thawing word may represent the gospel of Christ, and the thawing wind the Spirit of Christ; for the Spirit is compared to the wind, John 3:8. Converting grace softens the heart that was hard frozen, and melts it into tears of repentance, and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 147:1-20

Hallelujah to the God of Zion. A Hallelujah Psalm, setting forth God's providential care toward all creatures, but especially toward His people, His holy congregation. v. 1. Praise ye the Lord, the entire congregation of believers raising its voice to that end; for it is good to sing praises unto our God, with whom the believers are joined in the most intimate fellowship and proudly declare their possession of Him; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely, it is fitting and appropriate for... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 147:1-20

Psalms 147:01 Praise ye the Lord:For it is good to sing praises unto our God;For it is pleasant; And praise is comely.2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem:He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.3 He healeth the broken in heart,And bindeth up their wounds.4 He telleth the number of the stars;He calleth them all by their names.5 Great is our Lord, and of great power:His understanding is infinite.6 The Lord lifteth up the meek:He casteth the wicked down to the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 147:12-20

Peace and Prosperity Psalms 147:12-20 From Psalms 147:12 on there is a more personal address to Jerusalem and Zion. The thee and thou justify the application of the psalm to the spiritual condition of the Church and the individual. God’s work in nature illustrates His dealings with His children. Are we strengthened against temptation, as a city with bars and bolts, blessed with peace, and filled with the fine flour of gospel truth? It is because He hath so appointed it by His commandment... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:1-20

In this psalm, beginning with a call which declares the pleasantness and comeliness of praise (v. Psa 147:1 ), the singer first celebrates the Divine activity in restoring His people (vv. Psa 147:2-6 ). He then proceeds to declare how God provides for all human needs (vv. Psa 147:7-11 ); and finally rejoices in the perfection of His government (vv. Psa 147:12-20 ). In the first movement dealing with the restoration of Israel, there is a very beautiful suggestion of the inter- relation of the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1-20

CXLVII. The LXX, perhaps rightly, divides the Ps. into two, Psalms 147:1-1 Kings : and Psalms 147:12-Proverbs :. Psalms 147:1-1 Kings : . An invitation to praise Yahweh for His almighty power and His kindness to Israel. Observe how the two thoughts are intertwined. After Psalms 147:8 c the LXX has, “ and herbage for the service of men.” In Psalms 147:10 “ the legs of a man” is curious. Swift running is a characteristic of the Homeric heroes, but the emendation, “ armour of a man,” is... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 147:14

In thy borders; in all thy land, even to its utmost borders, which are most liable to the incursion of enemies. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

INTRODUCTION“Like the last Psalm, and like those which follow it, this is evidently an anthem intended for the service of the Second Temple. It celebrates God’s almighty and gracious rule over His people and over the world of nature, but mingles with this a special commemoration of His goodness in bringing back His people from their captivity and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. In the allusions to these events in Psalms 147:2-3, and Psalms 147:13-14, we shall probably be justified in seeing... read more