Psalms
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3
Psalms 147:3 (KJV) speaks to healing, heartbreak, and comfort from God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalms 34:18“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Isaiah 61:1“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 147:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 147:3 reads: "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." The verse speaks to healing, heartbreak, and comfort from God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 147 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 147:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." is Psalms 147:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 147.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 147:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 147:3 include Isaiah 57:18, Revelation 21:4, and Isaiah 61:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 147:3 deepens the theme of healing.
How can I pray with Psalms 147:3?
Read Psalms 147:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.