Psalms 147:10
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
American Standard 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 giveth to the beast his food, [And] to the young ravens which cry.
11Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided: They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.
Job 39:11Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? Or wilt 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 Jehovah our God.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that 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 unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Jehovah!
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 →