Psalm 147:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹The Lord ·is pleased with [takes pleasure in] those who ·respect [fear] him [Prov. 1:7],
with those who ·trust [wait for; hope in] his ·love [loyalty].

¹²Jerusalem, ·praise [celebrate] the Lord;
·Jerusalem [^LZion; ^Cthe location of the Temple], praise your God.
¹³He ·makes your city gates strong [^Lstrengthens the bars of your gates]
and blesses your children ·inside [^Lwithin you].