Psalms 147:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.

American Standard Version (1901)

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Bible in Basic English

He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Free Bible Version

The Lord doesn't appreciate the strength of war-horses or value human power.

Geneva Bible 1599

He hath not pleasure in the strength of an horse, neither delighteth he in the legs of man.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

He does not delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Translation for Translators

He is not pleased with strong horses or with men who can run [MTY] fast.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He finds no delight in the strength of a horse, he takes no pleasure in the strong legs of a man.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Young's Literal Translation

Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.

Context

It Is Good to Sing Praises

⁹He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. ¹⁰He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. ¹¹The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Sermons

To the Parliament, the Army

Isaac Penington

Summary

This verse highlights God's delight in those who fear Him and put their hope in His unfailing love. It emphasizes the importance of reverent awe and trust in God, which pleases Him. By acknowledging God's sovereignty and relying on His steadfast love, believers experience His favor and blessings in their lives. The verse encourages a deepening of faith and dependence on God, recognizing His faithfulness and care for His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 his, and the work of his hands, it must be agreeable to him, Job 39:19 yet a horse, though prepared for the battle, is a vain thing for safety, which is only of the Lord; neither can it deliver any by its great strength; nor are a king and his country saved by the multitude of an host, or by a large cavalry: nor are these what the Lord delights in, nor does he save men for the sake of them; though a well-mounted cavalry may be a pleasing sight to men, and they may raise their expectations, and promise themselves great things from them; yet these are of no account with God, who can save as well without them as with them, Pro 21:31. The Targum is, "he delighteth not in the strength of those that ride on horses;'' that are well mounted, and pride themselves in it; and are equipped for war, and are mighty to engage in it, and prepared to make their escape in danger: Kimchi's note is, "he delighteth not in man, who puts his confidence in the strength of the horse;'' see Psa 20:8; he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man; in which his strength lies, and of which he is apt to glory; but should not, it being displeasing to God; who delights not therein, but in lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, Jer 9:23; not in the legs of a man of war, as Arama; which are strong to stand his ground, or swift to flee away when hard-pressed; see Amo 2:14; so the Targum, "he takes no pleasure in the legs of men that run;'' that are swift to run races, or to flee in battle; to this sense are the notes of Jarchi and Kimchi. It seems to intend the infantry in an army, as the cavalry before; and both intimate that neither horse nor foot are to be trusted in for safety, how pleasing or promising they may be, since God seeth not as man does: or reference may be had to athletic exercises of horse and foot races, of wrestling, combats, &c. men may delight in, but God does not. What are pleasing to him are exercises of a spiritual kind; such as fleeing to Jesus, the strong tower; running the Christian race, to obtain the incorruptible crown; wrestling against principalities and powers, and such acts of grace as are next mentioned.

Psalms 147:10

It Is Good to Sing Praises

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.

American Standard Version (1901)

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Bible in Basic English

He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Free Bible Version

The Lord doesn't appreciate the strength of war-horses or value human power.

Geneva Bible 1599

He hath not pleasure in the strength of an horse, neither delighteth he in the legs of man.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

He does not delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Translation for Translators

He is not pleased with strong horses or with men who can run [MTY] fast.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He finds no delight in the strength of a horse, he takes no pleasure in the strong legs of a man.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

Young's Literal Translation

Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Psalms 147:10

Verse

Context

It Is Good to Sing Praises

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Psalms 147:10

It Is Good to Sing Praises

To the Parliament, the Army

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes