Psalms 147:10
Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.
Young's Literal Translation
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 of the ravens that call.
11Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they have not been parted. Than eagles they have been lighter, Than lions they have been mightier!
Job 39:11Dost thou trust in him because great [is] his power? And dost thou leave unto him thy labour?
Psalms 20:7Some of chariots, and some of horses, And we of the name of Jehovah our God Make mention.
Proverbs 21:31A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!
Isaiah 31:1Woe [to] those going down to Egypt for help, And on horses lean, And trust on chariots, because many, And on horsemen, because very strong, And have not looked on the Holy One of Israel, And Jehovah 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 →