Psalms 147:9

He gives food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

In Context

8By his hand the heaven is covered with clouds and rain is stored up for the earth; he makes the grass tall on the mountains.

10He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

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Cross References

Psalms 136:25Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Psalms 145:16By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure.

Luke 12:24Give thought to the ravens; they do not put seeds into the earth, or get together grain; they have no store-houses or buildings; and God gives them their food: of how much greater value are you than the birds!

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 →

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