Psalm 147:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD doesn't care about the strength of horses or powerful armies.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:23

It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.

Job 39:11

Can you depend on him to use his great strength and do your heavy work?

Psalm 20:7

Some people trust the power of chariots or horses, but we trust you, LORD God.

Proverbs 21:31

Even if your army has horses ready for battle, the LORD will always win.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here is something else I have learnt: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.

Isaiah 31:1

You are in for trouble if you go to Egypt for help, or if you depend on an army of chariots or a powerful cavalry. Instead you should depend on and trust the holy LORD God of Israel.

Hosea 1:7

But I am the LORD God of Judah, and I will have mercy and save Judah by my own power—not by wars and arrows or swords and cavalry.”

1 Samuel 16:7

But the LORD told him, “Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.”