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147:1  Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!
147:2  The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.
147:3  He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.
147:4  He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.
147:5  Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
147:6  The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.
147:7  Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!
147:8  He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.
147:9  He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.
147:10  He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.
147:11  The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
147:12  Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
147:13  For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.
147:14  He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain.
147:15  He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.
147:16  He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes.
147:17  He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?
147:18  He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.
147:19  He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.
147:20  He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the LORD!