Psalm 147:3
New International Version
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

New Living Translation
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

English Standard Version
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Berean Standard Bible
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

King James Bible
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

New King James Version
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

New American Standard Bible
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

NASB 1995
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

NASB 1977
He heals the brokenhearted, And binds up their wounds.

Legacy Standard Bible
He is the One who heals the brokenhearted And who binds up their wounds,

Amplified Bible
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].

Christian Standard Bible
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

American Standard Version
He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Contemporary English Version
He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

English Revised Version
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.

Good News Translation
He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.

International Standard Version
He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their injuries.

Majority Standard Bible
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

NET Bible
He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

New Heart English Bible
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

Webster's Bible Translation
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

World English Bible
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who is giving healing to the broken of heart, "" And is binding up their griefs.

Young's Literal Translation
Who is giving healing to the broken of heart, And is binding up their griefs.

Smith's Literal Translation
Healing to the broken of heart, and binding up their pains.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who healeth the broken of heart, and bindeth up their bruises.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He heals the contrite of heart, and he binds up their sorrows.

New American Bible
Healing the brokenhearted, and binding up their wounds.

New Revised Standard Version
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He heals the broken of heart, and binds up their wounds.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He heals the broken hearts and binds up their sorrows.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
It is Good to Sing Praises
2The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel. 3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.…

Cross References
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Jeremiah 30:17
But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.”

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Isaiah 57:18-19
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, / bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Jeremiah 33:6
Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Isaiah 30:26
The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted.

Matthew 9:12-13
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. / But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Hosea 6:1
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.


Treasury of Scripture

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

healeth

Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Job 5:18
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.

Isaiah 57:5
Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?

wounds.

Isaiah 1:5,6
Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint…

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Psalm 147
1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church
4. His power and wisdom
6. His mercy
7. His providence
12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom
15. For his power over the elements
19. And for his ordinances in the church














He heals
The phrase "He heals" refers to God's divine ability to restore and mend what is broken. The Hebrew root word here is "rapha," which means to heal, cure, or make whole. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's power to heal physical ailments, but it also extends to spiritual and emotional restoration. In the historical context of Israel, God was seen as the ultimate healer, not only of individual ailments but also of the nation's collective wounds. This reflects the conservative Christian belief in God's sovereignty and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people.

the brokenhearted
"The brokenhearted" refers to those who are crushed in spirit or deeply sorrowful. The Hebrew word "shabar" means to break or shatter, indicating a state of deep emotional pain or distress. In ancient Israel, the heart was considered the center of one's being, encompassing emotions, thoughts, and will. Thus, a broken heart signifies profound inner suffering. This phrase reassures believers that God is attentive to their deepest pains and sorrows, offering comfort and healing. It aligns with the conservative Christian view that God is compassionate and near to those who are suffering.

and binds up
The phrase "and binds up" suggests the act of bandaging or wrapping a wound to promote healing. The Hebrew word "chabash" means to bind or wrap firmly, often used in the context of caring for injuries. This imagery conveys God's tender care and attention to detail in the healing process. In the historical context, binding wounds was a common practice for physical healing, symbolizing God's thorough and attentive care for His people. This reflects the conservative Christian understanding of God's nurturing and restorative nature.

their wounds
"Their wounds" refers to the injuries or afflictions that individuals experience, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The Hebrew word "etsav" can mean pain, sorrow, or grief, encompassing a wide range of human suffering. In the scriptural context, wounds often symbolize the consequences of sin, personal loss, or the trials of life. This phrase emphasizes God's ability to address and heal all forms of human suffering. It resonates with the conservative Christian belief in God's comprehensive redemption and restoration through His grace and mercy.

(3) Broken in heart.--As in Psalm 34:18. (Comp. Isaiah 61:1.)

Wounds.--See margin, and comp. Job 9:28; Proverbs 15:13.

Verse 3. - He healeth the broken in heart (comp. Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 57:15). Israel in exile was broken-hearted, wretched, miserable (see Psalm 137:1-4; Isaiah 64:6 - 12). Their restoration to their own land "healed" them. And bindeth up their wounds (comp. Isaiah 61:1, "He hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted").

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He heals
הָ֭רֹפֵא (hā·rō·p̄ê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure

the brokenhearted
לִשְׁב֣וּרֵי (liš·ḇū·rê)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

and binds
וּ֝מְחַבֵּ֗שׁ (ū·mə·ḥab·bêš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2280: To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule

up their wounds.
לְעַצְּבוֹתָֽם׃ (lə·‘aṣ·ṣə·ḇō·w·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6094: A idol, a pain, wound


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