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Atomic Bible
Psalms 147:12
Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem;
from It Is Good to Sing Praises, Psalms 147:1-20
What it says

Jerusalem is called to exalt the LORD, and Zion is called to praise her God.

What it is doing

This verse turns the psalm's praise directly toward the covenant city.

In context

1Hallelujah! 2The LORD builds up Jerusalem; 3He heals the brokenhearted 4He determines the number of the stars; 5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; 6The LORD sustains the humble, 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; 8who covers the sky with clouds, 9He provides food for the animals, 10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; 11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, 12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; 13For He strengthens the bars of your gates 14He makes peace at your borders; 15He sends forth His command to the earth; 16He spreads the snow like wool; 17He casts forth His hail like pebbles. 18He sends forth His word and melts them; 19He declares His word to Jacob, 20He has done this for no other nation;