Psalms 147:4

4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.

Psalms 147:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
ESV
4 He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.
NLT
4 He counts the stars and calls them all by name.
MSG
4 He counts the stars and assigns each a name.
CSB
4 He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them.

Psalms 147:4 In-Context

2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.
5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Genesis 15:5; Isaiah 40:26
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