Psalm 147:11
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 147Meaning
Reverent hope, rather than force or physical performance, is the posture the psalm commends.
Read carefully
The verse pairs reverence with hope in steadfast love; it does not authorize coercive fear or abuse.
Reflection
Ground hope in God's steadfast love instead of achievement or dominance.