Psalms 147:11
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that feare him: in those that hope in his mercie.”
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Psalms 147:11 Context
9He giueth to the beast his foode: and to the yong rauens which crie. 10Hee delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 11The Lord taketh pleasure in them that feare him: in those that hope in his mercie. 12Praise the Lord, O Ierusalem: praise thy God, O Zion. 13For hee hath strengthened the barres of thy gates: hee hath blessed thy children within thee.
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The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
- King James Version
The LORD favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His lovingkindness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
- Darby Bible
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
- World English Bible
Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that wait for His mercy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible