Psalm 147:12 “Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!”

Psalm 147:12

Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

World English Bible

Praise the LORD, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion!

American Standard Version

Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.

Geneva Bible 1599

Prayse the Lord, O Ierusalem: prayse thy God, O Zion.

Darby Translation

Laud Jehovah, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

Glorify, O Jerusalem, Jehovah, Praise thy God, O Zion.

Bible in Basic English

Give praise to the Lord, O Jerusalem; give praise to your God, O Zion.

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Cross references

“praise thy God”

Isaiah 12:6 Joel 2:23 Psalm 135:19–21 Psalm 146:10 Isaiah 52:7 Psalm 149:2

Isaiah 12:6 · BSB

Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

Joel 2:23 · BSB

Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.

Psalm 135:19–21 · BSB

O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Psalm 146:10 · BSB

The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 52:7 · BSB

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Psalm 149:2 · BSB

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

13For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.

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