Psalms · Chapter 147 · Healing

Psalm 147:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the wound that has not yet closed.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 147

About Psalm 147:3

A short verse with a striking image. The Hebrew word for binds up (chabash) is the same word used for wrapping a turban or bandaging an injury — a careful, slow, practical action. God's response to brokenness in this verse is not declared healing from a distance but the close, attentive work of a physician kneeling at the wound. Read in context (Psalm 147 is a song of God's ordering of the world — counting the stars, sending the rain), the point is that the same God who governs galaxies also bends down to tend the smallest injury of the heart. The cosmic and the intimate are not in competition.

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

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

KJV · King James Version

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

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses healeth, bindeth, while the WEB renders these as heals, binds. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalm 147:3 in Psalms 147

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalm 147:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 147. Read the full chapter →

v.1 Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
v.2 Yahweh builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.
v.3 He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
v.4 He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names.
v.5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

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How to memorise Psalm 147:3

Psalm 147:3 contains 11 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

He heals the broken in heart

HHTBIH
2

and binds up their wounds.

ABUTW

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalm 147:3

What does Psalm 147:3 say?

Psalm 147:3 reads: "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalm 147:3 in?

Psalm 147:3 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalm 147:3 about?

Psalm 147:3 is primarily a Bible verse about Healing, with related themes including Peace. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalm 147:3 in WEB and KJV?

Psalm 147:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalm 147:3?

Psalm 147:3 is 11 words in the WEB translation (56 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalm 147:3?

To memorise Psalm 147:3, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

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How can I apply Psalm 147:3 today?

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