Psalms 147:10
He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
World English Bible
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 provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call.
11The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives. In their death, they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.
Job 39:11Will you trust him, because his strength is great? Or will you leave to him your labor?
Psalms 20:7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who 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 don’t look to the Holy One of Israel, and they don’t seek 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 →