Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
In Context
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh no 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, and wander for lack of meat?
Psalms 136:25He 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, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!
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 →