Psalm 147:15-18 Part 1 of 2

He sends his orders to the world--

    how swiftly his word flies!

He sends the snow like white wool;

    he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.

He hurls the hail like stones.

    Who can stand against his freezing cold?

Then, at his command, it all melts.

    He sends his winds, and the ice thaws. 

 

He sends his orders to the world--how swiftly his word flies!

Job 37:12  

"The clouds churn about at his direction.

    They do whatever he commands throughout the earth." 

Psalm 33:9  

For when he spoke, the world began!

    It appeared at his command.  (see all Psalm 33)

Isaiah 55:11  

"It is the same with my word.

    I send it out, and it always produces fruit.

It will accomplish all I want it to,

    and it will prosper wherever I send it."  (see all Isaiah 55)

 

He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.  

Job 37:6  

"He directs the snow to fall on the earth

    and tells the rain to pour down."

Job 38:29  

"Who is the mother of the ice?

    Who gives birth to the frost from the heavens?" 

 

He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against his freezing cold?  

Exodus 9:22-23  

    Then the LORD said to Moses, "Lift your hand toward the sky so hail may fall on the people, the livestock, and all the plants throughout the land of Egypt."

    So Moses lifted his staff toward the sky, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning flashed toward the earth. The LORD sent a tremendous hailstorm against the land of Egypt.  (see Exodus 9:13-35)

Job 37:9  

"The stormy wind comes from its chamber,

    and the driving winds bring the cold."  (see all Job 37)

Job 38:22  

"Have you visited the storehouses of the snow

    or seen the storehouses of hail?"  (see all Job 38)

Psalm 78:47  

He destroyed their grapevines with hail

    and shattered their sycamore figs with sleet.  (see Psalm 78:43-52)

Psalm 105:32  

He sent them hail instead of rain,

    and lightning flashed over the land.  (see Psalm 105:26-36) 

 

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Psalm 147:12-14 Part 3 of 3

Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem!

    Praise your God, O Zion!

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates

    and blessed your children within your walls.

He sends peace across your nation

    and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. 

 

He sends peace across your nation ...

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace

    all who trust in you,

    all whose thoughts are fixed on you!  (see all Isaiah 26)

Isaiah 52:7  

    How beautiful on the mountains,

        are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,

    the good news of peace and salvation,

        the news that the God of Israel reigns!  (see all Isaiah 52)

John 14:27  

    "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid,"  

(see all John 14)

Romans 5:1  

    Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.  

(see all Romans 5)

Philippians 4:7  

Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  (see all Philippians 4)

Colossians 3:15  

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.  

(see all Colossians 3)

2 Thessalonians 3:16  

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.  (see all 2 Thessalonians 3)

 

... and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat.  

Psalm 65:9  

You take care of the earth and water it,

    making it rich and fertile.

The river of God has plenty of water;

    it provides a bountiful harvest of grain,

    for you have ordered it so.  (see all Psalm 65)

Psalm 81:16  

"But I would feed you with the finest wheat.

    I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock."  (see all Psalm 81)

Psalm 107:9  

For he satisfies the thirsty

    and fills the hungry with good things.  (see all Psalm 107)

Isaiah 32:30  

... the LORD will greatly bless his people.

    Whenever they plant seed, bountiful crops will spring up.

    Their cattle and donkeys will graze freely.  (see all Isaiah 32) 

 

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Psalm 147:12-14 Part 2 of 3

Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem!

    Praise your God, O Zion!

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates

    and blessed your children within your walls.

He sends peace across your nation

    and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. 

 

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates and blessed your children within your walls.

Genesis 22:18

"And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed--all because you have obeyed me."  (see Genesis 22:1-19)

1 Chronicles 17:27  

"And now, it has pleased you to bless the house of your servant, so that it will continue forever before you. For when you grant a blessing, O LORD, it is an eternal blessing."  (see all 1 Chronicles 17)

Isaiah 30:18  

So the LORD must wait for you to come to him

    so he can show you his love and compassion.

For the LORD is a faithful God.

    Blessed are those who wait for his help.  (see Isaiah 30:18-33)

Matthew 5:3  

"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,

    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs."

Matthew 5:5-6  

"God blesses those who are humble,

    for they will inherit the earth.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,

    for they will be satisfied."

Matthew 5:9-11  

"God blesses those who work for peace,

    for they will be called the children of God.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,

    for the Kingdom of heaven is theirs.

 

    God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers."  (see Matthew 5:1-12)

James 1:12  

    God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.  (see all James 1)

Revelation 1:3  

    God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near.  (see all Revelation 1)

Revelation 22:7  

    "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are

    those who obey the words of prophecy

    written in this book."  (see all Revelation 22) 

 

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Psalm 147:12-14 Part 1 of 3

Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem!

    Praise your God, O Zion!

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates

    and blessed your children within your walls.

He sends peace across your nation

    and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. 

 

Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

Psalm 48:1 

How great is the LORD,

    how deserving of praise,

in the city of our God,

    which sits on his holy mountain!  (see all Psalm 48)

Isaiah 26:8  

LORD, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;

    our heart's desire is to glorify your name.  (see all Isaiah 26)

Daniel 4:37  

    "Now, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud."  

(see Daniel 4:28-37)

Luke 2:20  

The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.  

(see Luke 2:8-20)

John 13:31-32  

As soon as Judas left the room Jesus said, "The time has come for the Son of Man to enter his glory, and God will be glorified because of him. And since God receives glory because of the Son, he will give his own glory to the Son, and he will do so at once."  (see all John 13)

John 17:1  

    After saying all these things (see John 14-16), Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come, Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you."  (see all John 17)

John 21:18-19  

    "I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don't want to go." Jesus said this to let him (Peter) know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him. "Follow me."  (see John 21:15-25)

2 Corinthians 8:19  

He (Titus) was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem--a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help.  (see 2 Corinthians 8:16-24)

Ephesians 1:14  

The Spirit is God's guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.  (see all Ephesians 1)

Revelation 15:4  

"Who will not fear you, Lord,

    and glorify your name?

    For you alone are holy.

All nations will come and worship before you,

    for your righteous deeds have been revealed."  (see all Revelation 15) 

 

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Psalm 147:7-11 Part 4 of 4

He covers the heavens with clouds,

    provides rain for the earth,

    and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.

He gives food to the wild animals

    and feeds the young ravens when they cry.

He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse

    or in human might.

No, the LORD's delight is in those who fear him,

    those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

 

No, the LORD's delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

Deuteronomy 30:10  

"The LORD your God, will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul."  (see all Deuteronomy 30)

1 Kings 10:9  

"Praise the LORD your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD's eternal love for Israel, he has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness."  

(see 1 Kings 10:1-15)

Psalm 35:27  

But give great joy to those who came to my defense.

    Let them continually say, "Great is the LORD,

    who delights in blessing his servant with peace!"  (see all Psalm 35)

Psalm 37:23  

The LORD directs the steps of the godly.

    He delights in every detail of their lives.  (see all Psalm 37)

Jeremiah 9:23-24  

This is what the LORD says:

"Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom,

    or the powerful boast in their power,

    or the rich boast in their riches.

But those who wish to boast

    should boast in this alone:

that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD

    who demonstrates unfailing love

    and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth,

and that I delight in these things.

    I, the LORD, have spoken!"  (see all Jeremiah 9)

Zephaniah 3:17  

"For the LORD your God is living among you.

    He is a mighty savior.

He will take delight in you with gladness.

    With his love, he will calm all your fears.

    He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."  (see all Zephaniah 3)

Psalm 33:18  

But the LORD watches over those who fear him,

    those who rely on his unfailing love.  (see all Psalm 33)

Psalm 103:11  

For his unfailing love toward those who fear him

    is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.  

    (see all Psalm 103)

Psalm 119:64  

O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth;

    teach me your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:57-64) 

 

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Psalm 147:7-11 Part 3 of 4

He covers the heavens with clouds,

    provides rain for the earth,

    and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.

He gives food to the wild animals

    and feeds the young ravens when they cry.

He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse

    or in human might.

No, the LORD's delight is in those who fear him,

    those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

 

He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. 

Genesis 1:29-30  

    Then God said, "Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. And I have given every green plant as food for all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, and the small animals that scurry along the ground--everything that has life." And that is what happened.  (see all Genesis 1)

Job 38:41  

"Who provides food for the ravens

    when their young cry out to God

    and wander about in hunger?"  (see all Job 38)

Psalm 104:27-28  

They depend on you

    to give them food as they need it.

When you supply it, they gather it.

    You open your hand to feed them,

    and they are richly satisfied.  (see all Psalm 104)

Matthew 6:26  

"Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?"  (see Matthew 6:25-34)

 

He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might.  

1 Samuel 16:7  

    But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."  

(see 1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Psalm 33:16-17  

The best-equipped army cannot save a king,

    nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.

Don't count on your warhorse to give you victory--

    for all its strength, it cannot save you.  (see all Psalm 33)

   

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Psalm 147:7-11 Part 2 of 4

Sing out your thanks to the LORD;

    sing praises to our God with a harp.

He covers the heavens with clouds,

    provides rain for the earth,

    and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.

He gives food to the wild animals

    and feeds the young ravens when they cry.

He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse

    or in human might.

No, the LORD's delight is in those who fear him,

    those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

 

He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.  

Deuteronomy 11:13-14  

    "If you carefully obey the commands I am giving you today, and if you love the LORD your God and serve him with all your heart and soul, then he will send the rains in their proper seasons--the early and late rains--so you can bring in your harvests of grain, new wine and olive oil."  

(see all Deuteronomy 11)

Job 5:10  

"He gives rain for the earth

    and water for the fields."  (see all Job 5)

Job 26:8  

"He wraps the rain in his thick clouds,

    and the clouds don't burst with the weight."  (see all Job 26)

Job 38:25-27  

"Who created a channel for the torrents of rain?

    Who laid out the path for the lightning?

Who makes the rain fall on barren land,

    in a desert where no one lives?

Who sends rain to satisfy the parched ground

    and make the tender grass spring up?"  (see all Job 38)

Psalm 104:13-15  

You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home,

    and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor.

You cause the grass to grow for the livestock

    and plants for the people to use.

You allow them to produce food from the earth--

    wine to make them glad,

olive oil to soothe their skin,

    and bread to give them strength.  (see all Psalm 104) 

  

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