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Psalms 147:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 147:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
Psalms 147:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 147

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,
8Who covereth the heavens with clouds, Who prepareth rain for the earth, Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, [And] to the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
11Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
12Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, etc.] 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, (<183919>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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical 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.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 with more interest and pleasure humble piety than he does any mere power, however great and wonderful it may be. He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man - Not the same pleasure as in piety; he prefers the humble heart to this. The reference is to man as capable of rapid marches, of quick movements in assaulting an enemy; the allusion being, perhaps, to an army prepared for war - cavalry and infantry - the horse moving on with resistless force - the foot-soldiers with rapid motion. return to…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Delighteth not - As if he needed either the one or the other for the accomplishment of his designs. Psalms 147:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“147:10-11 human might: Any physical or intellectual achievement is a gift from the Lord, just like the strength of a horse. These gifts are a reason to praise the Lord, not to boast (Jer 9:23-24).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“delighteth: Psa 20:7, Psa 33:16-18; Job 39:19-25; Pro 21:31; Isa 31:1; Hos 1:7 he taketh: Sa1 16:7; Sa2 1:23, Sa2 2:18-23; Ecc 9:11 Psalms 147:11”
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