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Psalms 147:19

Psalms 147:20 nasb — He has not dealt thus with any nation; And as for His ordinances, they have not known them. Praise the LORD!

NASB

"He has not dealt thus with any nation; And as for His ordinances, they have not known them. Praise the LORD!"

— Psalms 147:20, NASB

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Psalms 147 — Context

17

He casts forth His ice as fragments; Who can stand before His cold?

18

He sends forth His word and melts them; He causes His wind to blow and the waters to flow.

19

He declares His words to Jacob, His statutes and His ordinances to Israel.

20

He has not dealt thus with any nation; And as for His ordinances, they have not known them. Praise the LORD!

Psalms 147:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 147:20 say?
Psalms 147:20 in the NASB reads: “He has not dealt thus with any nation; And as for His ordinances, they have not known them. Praise the LORD!”
Where is Psalms 147:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 147:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, verse 20.
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 147:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 147:20 in?
Psalms 147:20 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 147:20?
Psalms 147:20 reads (NASB): “He has not dealt thus with any nation; And as for His ordinances, they have not known them. Praise the LORD!” 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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