Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
King James Version
In Context
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Cross References
Job 38:41Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Psalms 136:25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 145:16Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Luke 12:24Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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 →