Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He hath no pleasure in the strength of a horse, neither delighteth he in any man's legs.
New American Standard Bible
He
King James Version
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Holman Bible
He does not value the power
International Standard Version
He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness.
A Conservative Version
He does not delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
American Standard Version
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
Amplified
He does not delight in the strength (military power) of the horse,
Nor does He take pleasure in the legs (strength) of a man.
Bible in Basic English
He has no delight in the strength of a horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
Darby Translation
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;
Julia Smith Translation
He will not delight in the strength of the horse: he will not be pleased in the legs of a man.
King James 2000
He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He does not delight in the strength of the horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of the man.
Modern King James verseion
He delights not in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
NET Bible
He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.
New Heart English Bible
He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
The Emphasized Bible
Not in the strength of the horse, doth he delight, Not in the legs of a man, hath he pleasure:
Webster
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
World English Bible
He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
Youngs Literal Translation
Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 147:10
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Context Readings
Praise To Yahweh For His Providence
9 which giveth fodder unto the cattle, and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of a horse, neither delighteth he in any man's legs. 11 But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, and put their trust in his mercy.
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1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said unto Samuel, "Look not on his fashion nor on the height of his stature, for I have refused him. Because it is not as man seeth. For man looketh on the outward appearance: but the LORD beholdeth the heart."
2 Samuel 1:23
Saul and Jonathan lovely and pleasant in their lives, were in their deaths not divided; men swifter than Eagles and stronger than Lions.
2 Samuel 2:18-23
And there was three sons of Zeruiah there: Joab, Abishai and Asahel - which Asahel was as swift of foot as a wild roe -
Job 39:19-25
"Hast thou given the horse his strength? Or learned him to bow down his neck with fear:
Psalm 20:7
Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Psalm 33:16-18
There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of a host; neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but the LORD giveth the victory.
Ecclesiastes 9:11
So I turned me unto other things under the Sun, and I saw that in running it helpeth not to be swift; in battle it helpeth not to be strong; to feeding it helpeth not to be wise; to riches, it helpeth not to be suttle; to be had in favour, it helpeth not to be cunning: but that all lieth in time and fortune.
Isaiah 31:1
Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD.
Hosea 1:7
Nevertheless I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them even through the LORD their God. But I will not deliver them through any bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen."