Psalms 147 · Verse 11

Psalms 147:11

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Psalms 147:11, King James Version

Psalms 147:11 in other translations

BSBThe LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
WEBThe LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
ASVJehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
YLTJehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
DARBYJehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
BBEThe Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
WebsterThe LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

What does Psalms 147:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:10-11

10-11. The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him - That are truly religious. In those that hope is his mercy - Who are just beginning to seek the salvation of their souls. Even the cry of the penitent is pleasing in the ear of the Lord. With this verse the hundred and forty-sixth Psalm ends in all the Versions, except the Chaldee. And the hundred and forty-seventh commences with the Psa 147:12. I believe these to be two distinct Psalms. The subjects of them are not exactly the same, though something similar; and they plainly refer to different periods.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 147:1-11

Praising God is work that is its own wages. It is comely; it becomes us as reasonable creatures, much more as people in covenant with God. He gathers outcast sinners by his grace, and will bring them into his holy habitation. To those whom God heals with the consolations of his Spirit, he speaks peace, assures them their sins are pardoned. And for this, let others praise him also. Man's knowledge is soon ended; but…

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Psalms 147:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

רוֹצֶ֣הro.Tzeh[is] taking pleasure inH7521
יְ֭הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
יְרֵאָ֑יוye.re.'Av[those] fearing himH3373
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥יםham.ya.cha.Limthose [who] hopeH3176
לְחַסְדּֽוֹ\׃le.chas.Dofor covenant loyalty hisH2617

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 147:11

  • Psalms 33:18

    Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

  • Malachi 3:16-17

    Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

  • Zephaniah 3:17

    The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

  • Psalms 149:4

    For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

  • Isaiah 62:4

    Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi–bah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

  • Psalms 35:27

    Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

  • Psalms 33:22

    Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

  • Proverbs 11:20

    They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

  • 1 Peter 1:17

    And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

  • 1 Peter 3:4

    But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

  • 1 Peter 1:13

    Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

  • Proverbs 31:30

    Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
taketh.
35:27; 149:4; Pr 11:20; 31:30; Isa 62:4; Zep 3:17; Mal 3:16,17
1Pe 3:4
fear.
33:18,22; 1Pe 1:13,17

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Context

  • Psalms 147:10

    He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

  • Psalms 147:11

    The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

  • Psalms 147:12

    Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

Read all of Psalms 147

Psalms 147:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Complácese Jehová en los que le temen, y en los que esperan en su misericordia.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Le plaisir de l’ Éternel est en ceux qui le craignent, en ceux qui s’attendent à sa bonté.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Jehova hat Gefallen an denen, die ihn fürchten, an denen, die auf seine Güte harren.