Psalms 147:10
He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
Bible in Basic English
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 food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.
11The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan were loved and pleasing; in their lives and in their death they were not parted; they went more quickly than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
Job 39:11\39:8\He goes looking for his grass-lands in the mountains, searching out every green thing.
Psalms 20:7\20:6\Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.
Isaiah 31:1Cursed are those who go down to Egypt for help, and who put their faith in horses; looking to war-carriages for salvation, because of their numbers; and to horsemen, because they are very strong; but they are not looking to the Holy One of Israel, or turning their hearts to the 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 →