Psalms 147:10
He does not delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
In Context
9He gives to the beast his food, [and] to the young ravens which cry.
11LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan, men who were loved and pleasant, undivided; comely in their lives, and undivided in their death; swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
Job 39:11Will thou trust him because his strength is great? Or will thou leave to him thy labor?
Psalms 20:7Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses, but we will make mention of the name of LORD our God.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but victory is from LORD.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they look not to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek LORD!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12
A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →