Psalms 147:3

"The LORD builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the outcasts of Israel."

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of God's restorative power, rebuilding Jerusalem and gathering dispersed Israelites, symbolizing both physical restoration and the spiritual reunification of God’s people under His care and protection. It reflects a promise of hope and redemption, indicating that even those far from home or estranged can be brought back into the fold through divine intervention.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He healeth the broken in heart -Referrring primarily to the fact that he had healed those who were crushed and broken in their long captivity, and that he had given them comfort by returning them to their native land. At the same time, however, the language is made general, as describing a characteristic of God that he does this; that it is his character to do this. See the notes atPsalms 34:18. See alsoPsalms 51:17. CompareIsaiah 61:1;Luke 4:18. And bindeth up their wounds -See the notes atIsaiah 1:6. Margin, griefs. The word refers to those who are afflicted with griefs and troubles. The reference is to mental sorrows; to a troubled spirit; to a heart made sad in any way.

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