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PSALM 147

WHAT ISRAEL SHOULD DO (147:1, 7, 12)

Praise God with your mouth (147:1, 12).

Praise God with your music (147:7):

WHY ISRAEL SHOULD DO IT (147:2-6, 8-11, 13-20):

For his work with Israel (147:2, 13-14, 19-20)

He rebuilds Jerusalem (147:2).

He brings back the exiles (147:2).

He fortifies the gates and sends peace across the nation (147:13-14).

He supplies the finest wheat for food (147:14).

He gives his law to Israel alone (147:19-20).

For his work with nature (147:8-10, 15-18)

He sends rain for the grass (147:8).

He feeds the wild animals (147:9-10).

He creates and controls the weather (147:15-18).

The cold snows, frosts, and hail of winter (147:15-17)

The warm winds of spring (147:18):

For his work with the heavens (147:4-5)

He counts and names the stars (147:4).

He has absolute power over the heavens (147:5).

For his work with the redeemed (147:3, 6, 11)

He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds (147:3).

He supports the humble (147:6).

He brings down the wicked (147:6).

He delights in those who honor him and hope in his unfailing love (147:11).