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Psalms 147:12

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem,.... The inhabitants of it, as Kimchi; not Jerusalem in a literal sense, for this respects…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem ... - In addition to this general praise in which all may unite, there are special reasons…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 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…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Psalms 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…

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