Psalms 147:11
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 147
“The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”Psalms 147:11
What Does Psalms 147:11 Mean?
Psalms 147:11 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mercy, Hope, and Patience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 147:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Zephaniah 3:17“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”Psalms 33:18“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;”Ecclesiastes 12:13“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”Psalms 149:4“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”Psalms 128:1“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”Malachi 3:16“Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.”Proverbs 31:30“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”Psalms 52:8“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.”Psalms 35:27“Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.”Isaiah 62:4“Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.”Psalms 13:5“But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”Psalms 33:22“Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.”Psalms 103:13“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”Psalms 119:38“Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.”Hebrews 10:38“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”Psalms 41:11“By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.”Proverbs 11:20“They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.”Jeremiah 39:18“For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.”Genesis 22:12“And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.”Psalms 32:10“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.”
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