Psalms 147:9

“He giveth to the beast his food, etc.] Through the plenty of grass growing upon the mountains, by the rain falling from the clouds of heaven upon them: these cannot provide for themselves, but the Lord feeds them; and they wait upon him for their food, and receive it of him, (<19A427>Psalm 104:27,28). How much more will he feed his own people, both with temporal and spiritual food; though in their fallen state they are become like the beasts, of which they are sensible when called by grace, and own and acknowledge it! (<194912>Psalm 49:12 73:22 <203002>Proverbs 30:2); [and] to the young ravens which cry: which are particularly mentioned, because contemptible creatures, and of no use and…”

“He giveth to the beast his food - To the wild beast; to the animals that cannot toil for it themselves, as man does. Compare Psalms 104:21, note; Psalms 104:27-28, notes. To the young ravens which cry - Compare the notes at Job 38:41. See also Psalms 145:15. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Ravens - Which he mentions because they were most contemptible, especially to the Jews, to whom they were unclean: and because they are not only neglected by men, but also forsaken by their dams as soon as ever they can fly, and so are wholly left to the care of Divine providence. Psalms 147:10”

“Psa 104:27, Psa 104:28, Psa 136:25, Psa 145:15, Psa 145:16; Job 38:41; Mat 6:26; Luk 12:24 Psalms 147:10”