Psalms 147:9

Who giveth to the beast its food, to the young ravens which cry.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who causeth grass to grow upon the mountains;

10Not in the strength of the horse hath he delight: nor in the [swiftness of the] legs of man taketh he pleasure.

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Cross References

Job 38:41Who provideth for the raven his provision? when his young ones cry unto God, and wander about for lack of food?

Psalms 136:25Who giveth food unto all flesh; for to eternity endureth his kindness.

Psalms 145:16Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

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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