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Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

January 4, 2026

Hunters in the Snow (Winter), Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Hunters in the Snow (Winter), Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · public domain
Roman Lectionary
GospelJohn 1:1-18 orJohn 1:1-5, 9-14
First ReadingSir. 24:1-4, 12-16
Responsorial PsalmPs. 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
Second ReadingEph. 1:3-6, 15-18

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Commentary

Psalm 147 Commentary: Praising the God of Care and Creation Enduring Word

Commentary on Psalm 147, covering the verses (12-20) praising God's strengthening of Jerusalem and giving of his word.

Psalm 147:12 Commentaries Bible Hub

Verse commentary on Psalm 147:12, 'Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem,' opening this reading's pericope.

Psalm 147 Haydock Catholic Commentary

Catholic commentary on Psalm 147, including the verses on God sending forth his word and showing it to Jacob.

Background & Word Study

Psalm 147:12 Interlinear Bible Hub

Hebrew interlinear text for Psalm 147:12, allowing word study on the psalm's opening praise.

The Church Fathers

Psalm 147 Catena Bible

Patristic catena on Psalm 147, covering the verses of praise for Jerusalem and God's statutes.

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