E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 147:10
He taketh not. Some codices, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "Nor taketh delight". man. Hebrew ' ish . App-4 . read more
Psalm 147:10, Psalm 147:11 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 147:10
Psalms 147:10. 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 meaning seems to be, "The Lord, who fighteth for us, (see Nehemiah 4:20.) will not take part with our enemies, though they are superior to us in the strength of their cavalry and the agility of their infantry. These, though the natural causes of military success, are of no efficacy against... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:10
10, 11. 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. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:1-20
Psalms 147God’s greatness and His grace, as in Psalms 146, are also the theme of this psalm. However, in this one, an unnamed psalmist viewed God as Sustainer more than as Creator. He provides what His creatures need."When Nehemiah and his people finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, restoring the gates, and resettling the people, they called a great assembly for celebration and dedication, and it is likely that this psalm was written for that occasion (Psalms 147:2; Psalms 147:12-14;... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:7-11
2. God’s objects of delight 147:7-11 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:10-11
God does not take pleasure in the symbols of strength that impress humans. He sees and delights in what demonstrates true spiritual strength, namely, trust in Himself. This makes Him praiseworthy."It is an awesome thought that we can bring pleasure to the heart of the heavenly Father (Psalms 35:27; Psalms 37:23; Psalms 149:4)." [Note: Ibid., p. 380.] read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1-20
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.2. Build up] i.e. rebuild, after the captivity.7. Sing praise] better, ’make melody.’10. Against self-reliance. 11. Hope in his mercy] better, ’wait for His lovingkindness.’17. Morsels] crumbs (of bread). Frost and snow at Jerusalem are comparatively rare. A change soon follows: cp. Psalms 147:18.19, 20. The... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 147:10
(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, Psalms 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.... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 147:1-20
Praise and Life Psalms 147:1 ; Psalms 148:12 I. The Universal Hallelujah. One has amplified and localized and modernized the application of this Psalm because it is, perhaps, in its call to Nature to find a voice and praise the Lord, more nearly akin to our own modern thought, more like the high Christian teaching of our own poet Wordsworth than any other in the Hebrew Psalter. II. A Pagan Hymn of Praise. We should err if we thought that the idea of praise to the Most High God was either... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20
Psalms 147-150 Praise the LordGod’s people should praise him constantly for his merciful and loving care: his care over them in particular (147:1-2), his care over those who sorrow (3), his care over all his creation (4), and his special care for the downtrodden (5-6). God delights to provide for the physical needs of his creatures (7-9). But of all his creatures, those he delights in most are those who humbly trust in his steadfast love (10-11). That is why he delights in Israel above other... read more