Psalms 147:9
He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
In Context
10He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Cross References
Job 38:41Who provides for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of food.
Psalms 136:25Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy endures for ever.
Psalms 145:16You open yours hand, and satisfy 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 feeds them: how much more are all of you 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 →