Psalm 147
Theme
He Heals the Brokenhearted
Outline
1, Hallelujah 2-9, Sovereign Builder of Jerusalem 10-11, What Pleases Yahweh 12-18, Sovereign Giver of Safety and Shalom 19-20, Hallelujah
Key Verse
(147:3) He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (147:1) Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.
Notes
Psalm 147 begins and ends with "Hallelujah!" and highlights Yahweh's goodness and sovereignty. It describes Him as the builder of Jerusalem and creator, detailing what pleases Him. The psalm emphasizes His provision of safety and shalom, concluding with a celebration of His revelation to Israel.