Psalm 147:10
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He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
In other translations
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
Hebrew words
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