10 His pleasure is not in the strength(A) of the horse,(B)
    nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
11 the Lord delights(C) in those who fear him,(D)
    who put their hope(E) in his unfailing love.(F)

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10 (A)He does not delight in the strength of the horse;
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.

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10 He does not delight in [a]the strength of the (A)horse;
He (B)does not take pleasure in the [b]legs of a man.
11 The Lord (C)favors those who fear Him,
(D)Those who wait for His [c]faithfulness.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 147:10 I.e., as a military asset
  2. Psalm 147:10 I.e., as a military asset
  3. Psalm 147:11 Or mercy

10 He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse
    or in human might.
11 No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him,
    those who put their hope in his unfailing love.

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7-11 Sing to God a thanksgiving hymn,
    play music on your instruments to God,
Who fills the sky with clouds,
    preparing rain for the earth,
Then turning the mountains green with grass,
    feeding both cattle and crows.
He’s not impressed with horsepower;
    the size of our muscles means little to him.
Those who fear God get God’s attention;
    they can depend on his strength.

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