Psalm 147:10
βHe delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.β
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Read in Psalm 147Meaning
The psalm relativizes military capacity and bodily performance as objects of ultimate confidence.
Read carefully
The verse rejects reliance on physical and military power as grounds of divine favor; it does not condemn healthy strength or ability.
Reflection
Refuse to equate human worth with military power, athletic performance, fitness, or able-bodiedness.