Psalm 147

Laudate Dominum

1

Hallelujah!

How good it is to sing praises to our God! *

how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

2

The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; *

he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3

He heals the brokenhearted *

and binds up their wounds.

4

He counts the number of the stars *

and calls them all by their names.

5

Great is our Lord and mighty in power; *

there is no limit to his wisdom.

6

The Lord lifts up the lowly, *

but casts the wicked to the ground.

7

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *

make music to our God upon the harp.

8

He covers the heavens with clouds *

and prepares rain for the earth;

9

He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *

and green plants to serve mankind.

10

He provides food for flocks and herds *

and for the young ravens when they cry.

11

He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *

he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;

12

But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, *

in those who await his gracious favor.

13

Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; *

praise your God, O Zion;