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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 147, Verse 11

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He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
American Standard Version
Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
New English Translation
The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
World English Bible
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
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Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
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For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
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He maketh peace [in] thy borders, [and] filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
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He sendeth forth his commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
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He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
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He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
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He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, [and] the waters flow.
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He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
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He hath not dealt so with any nation: and [as for his] judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
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Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.