147:5 Our Lord is great and has awesome power; 1
there is no limit to his wisdom. 2
147:6 The Lord lifts up the oppressed,
but knocks 3 the wicked to the ground.
147:7 Offer to the Lord a song of thanks! 4
Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!
147:8 He covers 5 the sky with clouds,
provides the earth with rain,
and causes grass to grow on the hillsides. 6
147:9 He gives food to the animals,
and to the young ravens when they chirp. 7
147:10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse,
nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs. 8
147:11 The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, 9
and in those who wait for his loyal love.
147:12 Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
147:13 For he makes the bars of your gates strong.
He blesses your children 10 within you.
147:14 He 11 brings peace to your territory. 12
He abundantly provides for you 13 the best grain.
147:15 He 14 sends his command through the earth; 15
swiftly his order reaches its destination. 16
147:16 He sends the snow that is white like wool;
he spreads the frost that is white like ashes. 17
147:17 He throws his hailstones 18 like crumbs.
Who can withstand the cold wind he sends? 19
147:18 He then orders it all to melt; 20
he breathes on it, 21 and the water flows.
147:19 He proclaims his word to Jacob,
his statutes and regulations to Israel.
147:20 He has not done so with any other nation;
they are not aware of his regulations.
Praise the Lord!