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Psalms 147:10

Psalms 147:10
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse,.... It has been his will and pleasure to give the horse strength for the use and service of men, both for labour and war; and as this is a creature of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse - The horse is among the noblest works of God - perhaps the noblest of all the animals that he has made. See the notes at Job 39:19-25. Yet God regards…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 147:1-11

Here, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the Lord (Psa 147:1), and again (Psa 147:7), Sing unto the Lord…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

11. Based upon Psa 33:16-18. Jehovah's delight is not in physical strength, but in reverent trustfulness; a thought of consolation, parallel to Psa 147:147. Israel might look regretfully back to its…