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Who gives animals their food
    and young ravens what they cry for.(A)
10 [a]He takes no delight in the strength of horses,
    no pleasure in the runner’s stride.(B)
11 Rather the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him,
    those who put their hope in his mercy.

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Footnotes

  1. 147:10–11 Acknowledging one’s dependence upon God rather than claiming self-sufficiency pleases God, cf. Ps 20:8; 33:16–19.

He provides food(A) for the cattle
    and for the young ravens(B) when they call.

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

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