Psalms 146 — parallel

146:1

Alleluia, [a Psalm] of Aggæus and Zacharias. Praise ye the Lord: for psalmody is a good thing; let praise be sweetly sung to our God.

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146:2

The Lord builds up Jerusalem; and he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.

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146:3

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

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146:4

He numbers the multitudes of stars; and calls them all by names.

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146:5

Great is our Lord, and great is his strength; and his understanding is infinite.

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146:6

The Lord lifts up the meek; but brings sinners down to the ground.

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146:7

Begin [the song] with thanksgiving to the Lord; sing praises on the harp to our God:

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146:8

who covers the heaven with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who causes grass to spring up on the mountains, [and green herb for the service of men;]

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146:9

and gives to cattle their food, and to the young ravens that call upon him.

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146:10

He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; neither is he well-pleased with the legs of a man.

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146:11

The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him, and in all that hope in his mercy.

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