What does Psalm 147:3 mean?

Psalm 147:3 highlights themes such as healing, comfort, compassion when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 147:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

2The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

4He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.

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Matthew 11:28
Both verses invite the weary and broken to find rest and healing in God.
Isaiah 61:1
This verse prophesies the coming of one who heals the brokenhearted, fulfilled in Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Both verses highlight God as a source of comfort and healing.