Psalms 147:10
His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, his joy is not in the speed of a runner;
Open English Bible (US)
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 the cattle their food the young ravens food when they cry.
11but the Lord has his pleasure in those who revere him, in those who wait for his kindness.
Cross References
Psalms 20:7Some in chariots are strong, some in horses; but our strength is the Lord our God.
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 →