King James Version
psalm 147:3 in the King James Version says “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs” — study this verse from psalm chapter 147 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
psalm 147:3 · KJV
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number
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