Psalms 147:11 kjv — The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

King James Version

"The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy."

— Psalms 147:11, King James Version

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Psalms 147 — Context

8

Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

9

He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

10

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

11

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

12

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

13

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.

14

He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

Psalms 147:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 147:11 say?
Psalms 147:11 in the King James Version reads: “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
Where is Psalms 147:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 147:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 147:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 147:11 in?
Psalms 147:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 147:11?
Psalms 147:11 reads (KJV): “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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