Psalms 147:10
He hath not pleasure in the strength of an horse, neither delighteth he in the legs of man.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
9Which giueth to beasts their foode, and to the yong rauens that crie.
11But the Lord deliteth in them that feare him, and attende vpon his mercie.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Ionathan were louely and pleasant in their liues, and in their deaths they were not deuided: they were swifter then eagles, they were stronger then lions.
Job 39:11He seeketh out the mountaine for his pasture, and searcheth after euery greene thing.
Psalms 20:7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of ye Lord our God.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.
Isaiah 31:1Woe vnto them that goe downe into Egypt for helpe, and stay vpon horses, and trust in charets, because they are many, and in horsemen, because they be very strong: but they looke not vnto the holy one of Israel, nor seeke vnto 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 →