What does Psalm 147:3 mean?
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Quick answer
‘He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds’—God tenderly cares for those crushed by grief and pain.
What it means
The same God who counts the stars (next verse) stoops to mend broken hearts—his greatness and gentleness together.
‘Binds up their wounds’ pictures a healer’s careful, patient care for deep, often hidden, hurts.
Common questions
Does God really care about my broken heart?
Yes. Psalm 147:3 says he heals the brokenhearted—the God of the universe attends personally to our deepest wounds.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.