Salmos 147
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Salmos 147:1
Ps 147 The psalmist calls for the Lord to be praised for restoring and blessing Zion, caring for the poor, displaying his power over nature, and revealing himself to his people. 147:1 This verse is a call to worship.
Salmos 147:2-3
147:2-6 The psalmist recalls the restoration of Jerusalem and the Lord’s afflicted exiles.
Salmos 147:4-5
147:4-5 The Lord created the heavens. • He counts the stars: God’s people can feel secure in knowing that the Lord attends to every detail of his creation; he knows all that belongs to him.
Salmos 147:6
147:6 God measures out his justice on the poor and on the wicked (55:22; 140:12; 145:14; 146:7).
Salmos 147:7
147:7-11 Human achievements fail to impress the God who commands nature; rather, he takes pleasure in those who fear him.
Salmos 147:8-9
147:8 God holds sovereign power over the weather (77:17-18; 78:26; 104:4; 148:5-6).
Salmos 147:10-12
147:10-11 human might: Any physical or intellectual achievement is a gift from the Lord, just like the strength of a horse. These gifts are a reason to praise the Lord, not to boast (Jer 9:23-24).
Salmos 147:13-14
147:13 The bars of the city gates symbolize defenses against enemies. • God blessed his people by empowering them with safety, prosperity, peace, and provisions (see 133:3).
Salmos 147:15-18
147:15-18 Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can change the season from unbearable winter to refreshing spring (see 147:8; 148:5-6).
Salmos 147:19
147:19-20 words . . . decrees . . . regulations: The Lord gave powerful words to Israel so that they might obey him (105:45).