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Psalms 147:12

Psalms 147:12
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem,.... The inhabitants of it, as Kimchi; not Jerusalem in a literal sense, for this respects future time, as Aben Ezra; the world to come, the times of the Messiah: and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem ... - In addition to this general praise in which all may unite, there are special reasons why Jerusalem and its inhabitants should praise God: just as now, in addition to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 147:12-20

Jerusalem, and Zion, the holy city, the holy hill, are here called upon to praise God, Psa 147:12. For where should praise be offered up to God but where his altar is? Where may we expect that glory…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 147:12-20

Zion is summoned to praise Jehovah for the blessings of peace and prosperity. The Lord of Nature is He Who has endowed Israel with unique privileges.

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