Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; New Living Translation He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. English Standard Version His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, Berean Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. King James Bible He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. New King James Version He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. New American Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. NASB 1995 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. NASB 1977 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. Legacy Standard Bible He does not delight in the might of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. Amplified Bible He does not delight in the strength (military power) of the horse, Nor does He take pleasure in the legs (strength) of a man. Christian Standard Bible He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; he does not value the power of a warrior. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; He does not value the power of a man. American Standard Version He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. Aramaic Bible in Plain English LORD JEHOVAH does not delight in the power of a horse, neither delights in the legs of a mighty man. Brenton Septuagint Translation He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; neither is he well-pleased with the legs of a man. Contemporary English Version The LORD doesn't care about the strength of horses or powerful armies. Douay-Rheims Bible He shall not delight in the strength of the horse: nor take pleasure in the legs of a man. English Revised Version He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. GOD'S WORD® Translation He finds no joy in strong horses, nor is he pleased by brave soldiers. Good News Translation His pleasure is not in strong horses, nor his delight in brave soldiers; International Standard Version He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness. JPS Tanakh 1917 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse; He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. Literal Standard Version He does not delight in the might of the horse, | He is not pleased in the legs of a man. Majority Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. New American Bible He takes no delight in the strength of horses, no pleasure in the runner’s stride. NET Bible He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs. New Revised Standard Version His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner; New Heart English Bible He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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.… Cross References 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." Psalm 33:17 A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. Treasury of Scripture He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man. delighteth Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 33:16-18 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength… Job 39:19-25 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? … he taketh 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 2 Samuel 1:23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 2 Samuel 2:18-23 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe… Jump to Previous Delight Delighteth Horse Legs Pleased Pleasure StrengthJump to Next Delight Delighteth Horse Legs Pleased Pleasure StrengthPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church (10) Strength of the horse . . . legs of a man.--This somewhat strange antithesis has been explained to refer to cavalry and infantry, but the much more expressive passage, Psalm 33:16-17, which was plainly before this poet, would hardly have been altered so strangely. The horse as a type of strength and endurance was of course common. (Comp. especially Job 39:19-25.) And we have before seen that Eastern nations naturally select fleetness of foot as the typical quality in a vigorous warrior. (See Psalm 18:33.) The constant epithet "swift-footed Achilles," suggests the best explanation of the second clause of the verse. (Comp. 2Samuel 2:18). Verse 10. - He delighteth not in the strength of the horse. In a certain sense, God no doubt "delights" in the glory and excellency of all his creatures; but their physical endowments do not give him the sensible pleasure which he derives from the moral qualities of his rational creation (see ver. 11). The negation is not absolute, but relative (compare "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice"). He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man; i.e. in his strength and swiftness.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He does notלֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no delight יֶחְפָּ֑ץ (yeḥ·pāṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in the strength בִגְבוּרַ֣ת (ḇiḡ·ḇū·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory of the horse; הַסּ֣וּס (has·sūs) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) He takes no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pleasure יִרְצֶֽה׃ (yir·ṣeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt in the legpower בְשׁוֹקֵ֖י (ḇə·šō·w·qê) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc Strong's 7785: The, leg of the man. הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Psalm 147:10 NIVPsalm 147:10 NLT Psalm 147:10 ESV Psalm 147:10 NASB Psalm 147:10 KJV Psalm 147:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:10 French Bible Psalm 147:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:10 He doesn't delight in the strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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