Psalms 147:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Psalms 147:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 re...
Psalms 147:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He delighteth not in the (h) strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. (h) Though to use lawful means is both profitable and pleases God, yet to put our trust in them is to...
Psalms 147:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXLVII. The LXX, perhaps rightly, divides the Ps. into two, Psalms 147:1-11 and Psalms 147:12-20 . Psalms 147:1-11 . An invitation to praise Yahweh for His almighty power and His kindness t...
Psalms 147:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

He taketh not. Some codices, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "Nor taketh delight". man. Hebrew. ish . App-4.
Psalms 147:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10. Not in the strength of the horse, etc. After the Psalmist has shown that there is proof of the divine goodness in every part of the world, he takes particular notice that men have no st...
Psalms 147:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. He delighteth not - The horse, among all animals, is most delighted in by man for beauty, strength, and fl...
Psalms 147:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse— See Psalms 33:16-17 . Mr. Green renders this, He delighteth not in the courage of the horse, nor is pleased with the agility of the warrior. The m...
Psalms 147:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse; he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The L...
Psalms 147:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A song of praise in which the Psalmist recounts God's mercies (1) in restoring Jerusalem, (2) in helping those cast down, (3) in caring for the animal world, and (4) in the changing seasons.
Psalms 147:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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, Psalms 33:16-17 , which was pl...
Psalms 147:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:1-20 THE threefold calls to praise Jehovah ( Psalms 147:1 , Psalms 147:7 , Psalms 147:12 ) divide this psalm into three parts, the two former of which are closely connected, inasmuch...
Psalms 147:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Why We Praise the Lord Psalms 147:1-11 It has been supposed that this psalm was prepared for use when the new walls of the city were completed in the days of Nehemiah. It contains a further enu...
Psalms 147:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this psalm, beginning with a call which declares the pleasantness and comeliness of praise (v. Psa 147:1), the singer first celebrates the Divine activity in restoring His people (vv. Psa 147:2-6)...
Psalms 147:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I do not think it needful to go over the several things here mentioned. If Jesus doth thus order, arrange, direct, and bless his church, and take delight in those that hope in his mercy; what can be...
Psalms 147:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 o...
Psalms 147:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. Ver. 10. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse ] Plutarch in Numa saith the same, Yεος ουκ εστ...
Psalms 147:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse , &c. As if he needed either one or the other for the accomplishment of his designs: see the note on Psalms 33:16-17 . Mr. Green translates the ve...
Psalms 147:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the L ORD : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for i...
Psalms 147:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

As if he needed either the one or the other for the accomplishment of his designs.
Psalms 147:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “Like the last Psalm, and like those which follow it, this is evidently an anthem intended for the service of the Second Temple. It celebrates God’s almighty and gracious rule over His...
Psalms 147:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

This is one of the Hallelujah Psalms; it begins and ends with «Praise ye the LORD.» May our hearts be in tune, that we may praise the Lord while we read these words of praise! Psalms 147:1 . Prais...
Psalms 147:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This psalm, like the preseding, is without title in the Hebrew or Chaldee; but is ascribed by the Versions to Haggai and Zechariah. REFLECTIONS. The people are here exhorted to praise God for al...
Psalms 147:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Praise ye the Lord. Genuine worship: - I. The transcendent excellence of true worship (verse 1). 1. It is good. (1) It accords with the constitution of the human soul. (2) It accords w...
Psalms 147:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This psalm is generally assigned to the time of the dedication of the city wall ( Nehemiah 12:27-16 ), when the gate-towers had been set up, and the gates and bars put in their places...
Psalms 147:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hallelujah to the God of Zion. A Hallelujah Psalm, setting forth God's providential care toward all creatures, but especially toward His people, His holy congregation.
Psalms 147:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 16:7 ; 2 Samuel 1:23 ; 2 Samuel 2:18-23 ; Ecclesiastes 9:11 ; Hosea 1:7 ; Isaiah 31:1 ; Job 39:19-25 ; Proverbs 21:31 ; Psalms 20:7 ; Psalms 33:16-18
Psalms 147:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Delighteth not — As if he needed either the one or the other for the accomplishment of his designs.

Psalms 147:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 147:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 147:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 147:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 147:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 147:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 147:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 147:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes