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Psalms 147:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. "
Psalms 147:9
Verse in Context
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Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
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Psalms 147:1
"Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely."
Psalms 147:2
"The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel."
Psalms 147:3
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalms 147:3
"He makes the broken-hearted well, and puts oil on their wounds."
Psalms 147:4
"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names."
Psalms 147:5
"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite."
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