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Psalms 147:1

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Praise Yah, For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.

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Jerusalem was Israel’s central city, where the temple stood and God’s people gathered for worship; Zion often names the temple mount or Jerusalem as God’s chosen dwelling place. In this psalm, their restoration gives Israel particular reason to praise the Lord for rebuilding and gathering his people.

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Psalms 147:1 mentions Jerusalem and Zion.

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