Friday, October 16, 2026

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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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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Monday, October 12, 2026

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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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Psalm 147:7-11 Part 1 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. 
 
Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God with a harp.
1 Chronicles 16:4
    David appointed the following Levites to lead the people in worship before the Ark of the LORD--to invoke his blessings, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.  (see all 1 Chronicles 16)
Psalm 27:6  
Then I will hold my head high
    above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
    singing and praising God with music.  (see all Psalm 27)
Psalm 30:4  
Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones!
    Praise his holy name.
Psalm 30:11-12  
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
    You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
    O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!  (see all Psalm 30)
Psalm 33:3  
Sing a new song of praise to him;
    play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.  (see all Psalm 33)
Psalm 98:5-6  
Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp,
    with the harp and melodious song,
with trumpets and the sound of the ram's horn.
    Make a joyful symphony before the LORD, the King!  (see all Psalm 98)
Psalm 108:1  
My heart is confident in you, O God;
    no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!  (see all Psalm 108)
Romans 15:9  
He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them. That is what the psalmist meant when he wrote:
 
    "For this I will praise you among the Gentiles;
        I will sing praises to your name."  (Psalm 18:49)
        (see all Romans 15) 
 
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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Psalm 147:4-6 Part 3 of 3

He counts the stars
    and calls them all by name.
How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
    His understanding is beyond comprehension!
The LORD supports the humble,
    but he brings the wicked down into the dust. 
 
The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
2 Chronicles 7:14
"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land."  
(see 2 Chronicles 7:11-22)
Job 42:6  
"I take back everything I said,
    and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance."  (see all Job 42)
Psalm 18:27  
You rescue the humble,
    but you humiliate the proud.  (see all Psalm 18)
Psalm 37:9-11  
For the wicked will be destroyed,
    but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land.
Soon the wicked will disappear.
    Though you look for them, they will be gone.
The lowly will possess the land
    and will live in peace and prosperity.  (see all Psalm 37)
Psalm 145:20  
The LORD protects those who love him,
    but he destroys the wicked.  (see all Psalm 145)
Psalm 146:9  
The LORD protects the foreigners among us.
    He cares for the orphans and widows,
    but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.  (see all Psalm 146)
Psalm 149:4  
For the LORD delights in his people;
    he crowns the humble with victory.  (see all Psalm 149)
Proverbs 3:34  
The LORD mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.  (see all Proverbs 3)
James 4:10  
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.  
(see all James 4)
1 Peter 5:6  
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.  (see all 1 Peter 5)
 
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