Psalms 147:19

Psalms 147:20 web — He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!

World English Bible

"He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!"

— Psalms 147:20, World English Bible

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KJV
“He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. ”
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ASV
“He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah. ”
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NET
“He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the LORD!”
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BBE
“He has not done these things for any other nation: and as for his laws, they have no knowledge of them. Let the Lord be praised.”
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KJVA
“He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. ”
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Psalms 147 — Context

He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold?

He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow.

He shows his word to Jacob; his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.

He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!

Psalms 147:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 147:20 say?

Psalms 147:20 in the World English Bible reads: “He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!”

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 (WEB): “He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah!” 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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