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Psalm 147:11

ESV but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
NIV the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
NASB The Lord favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His faithfulness.
CSB The Lord values those who fear him, those who put their hope in his faithful love.
NLT No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
KJV The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
NKJV The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.

What does Psalm 147:11 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 147; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 147:7–11 describes how those who appreciate the Lord's creation can praise Him. God is responsible for providing crops, rain, livestock, and wild animals. Yet His ultimate joy is not in physical things, but in the trusting love of people who acknowledge that He alone is Lord (Proverbs 1:7).
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Chapter Summary
This psalm praises the Lord God for many of His great acts and attributes. These include His power as shown in the crea-tion of the universe, His authority over weather and nature, His unlimited knowledge, and His mercy, love, and loyal care. Only Israel was privileged to be given God's Word in the years before Christ. The first and last phrases of this psalm are the Hebrew expression halelu-yāh, a command to "praise the Lord!"
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