Psalms 147:10
Not in the strength of the horse, doth he delight, Not in the legs of a man, hath he pleasure:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
9Giving, to the beast, its food, to the young ravens, when they cry.
11Yahweh, hath pleasure, in them who revere him, in them who wait for his lovingkindness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan, delightfully loving in their lives, even, in their death, were not divided,—Beyond eagles, were they swift, beyond lions, were they strong!
Job 39:11Wilt thou trust in him, because of the greatness of his strength? Wilt thou leave unto him thy toil?
Psalms 20:7These, by chariots, and, those, by horses, but, we, by the Name of Yahweh our God, will prevail.
Proverbs 21:31The horse, is prepared for the day of battle, but, to Yahweh, pertaineth the victory.
Isaiah 31:1Alas! for them who are going down to Egypt for help, On horses, would rely,—And have trusted—In chariots—because they are many, and In horsemen, because they are very bold, But have not looked unto the Holy One of Israel, And onto Yahweh, have not sought.
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 →