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Atomic Bible
Psalms 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
from It Is Good to Sing Praises, Psalms 147:1-20
What it says

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

What it is doing

This verse shows restoration reaching inward to personal and communal hurt.

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;