1. God's objects of control 147:1-6

147:1 After the initial call to praise the Lord, the writer explained that such praise is pleasant and appropriate.

147:2-3 The fact that God brought His people back to the Promised Land and enabled them to rebuild Jerusalem shows He can and does heal the brokenhearted. He heals and restores those who repent and return to Him.

147:4-6 People count what they possess. Naming something expresses one's sovereignty over it. Thus verse 4 expresses God's sovereignty over the heavens. God's greatness is also obvious in His abundant strength and boundless understanding. He upholds the afflicted and brings down the wicked. In other words, He controls all the heavenly bodies and all human beings.