7-9. His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes. Sing . . . Lord—literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts. read more
1. God’s objects of control 147:1-6 read more
Psalms 147God’s greatness and His grace, as in Psalms 146, are also the theme of this psalm. However, in this one, an unnamed psalmist viewed God as Sustainer more than as Creator. He provides what His creatures need."When Nehemiah and his people finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, restoring the gates, and resettling the people, they called a great assembly for celebration and dedication, and it is likely that this psalm was written for that occasion (Psalms 147:2; Psalms 147:12-14;... read more
The fact that God brought His people back to the Promised Land and enabled them to rebuild Jerusalem shows that He can and does heal the brokenhearted. He heals and restores those who repent and return to Him. read more
People count what they possess, and naming something expresses one’s sovereignty over it. Thus Psalms 147:4 expresses God’s sovereignty over the heavens. God’s greatness is also obvious in His abundant strength and boundless understanding. He upholds the afflicted and brings down the wicked. In other words, He controls all the heavenly bodies and all human beings. read more
Psalms 147:7 is a call to praise similar to Psalms 147:1. Psalms 147:8-9 picture God providing for His creatures through the operations of His providence. The psalmist may have mentioned young ravens (Psalms 147:9) because they are especially vulnerable. Ravens do not provide for their young as other birds do. They are very selfish (cf. 1 Kings 17:4-6). Nevertheless God takes care of baby ravens. read more
2. God’s objects of delight 147:7-11 read more
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.2. Build up] i.e. rebuild, after the captivity.7. Sing praise] better, ’make melody.’10. Against self-reliance. 11. Hope in his mercy] better, ’wait for His lovingkindness.’17. Morsels] crumbs (of bread). Frost and snow at Jerusalem are comparatively rare. A change soon follows: cp. Psalms 147:18.19, 20. The... read more
(2) Build up—i.e., of course, “rebuild.” The word “outcasts,” which is that used in Isaiah 11:12; Isaiah 56:8, shows that the rebuilding after the captivity is intended. The LXX. and Vulg. have “dispersion;” Symmachus, “those thrust out.” read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:6
6. That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked (Psalms 146:8; Psalms 146:9). read more