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Psalms 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community of Israel, contrasting God’s rejection of human military strength with His delight in spiritual posture, immediately before calling Jerusalem and Zion to praise.
The words — The Hebrew verb רוֹצֶה (ro.Tzeh) literally means “is taking pleasure in,” and the noun חַסְדּוֹ (chas.D/o) translates to “His covenant loyalty.”
The thread — This alignment of divine pleasure with reverent trust appears in Psalms 33:18, Malachi 3:16, and Zephaniah 3:17, where God’s attention and saving presence correspond to those who fear Him.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that divine approval depends on reverent trust and hope in covenant loyalty, not on human capability or military power.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Cross-references
- Psalms 33:18 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
- Malachi 3:16 At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
- Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Psalms 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Psalms 35:27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”
- Isaiah 62:4 No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
- Psalms 33:22 May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
- Proverbs 11:20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
- 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
- 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.