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10 If a horse is very strong,
    that does not please him.
If a soldier is brave,
    that does not make him happy.
11 Who does make the Lord happy?
    People who respect him and serve him well.
    People who trust him because they know he loves them.
12 Jerusalem's people, praise the Lord!
    Yes, Zion's people, praise your God![a]

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Footnotes

  1. 147:12 God has given his people a city to live in. Zion was the special part of Jerusalem where God's Temple was built.

10 His pleasure is not in the strength(A) of the horse,(B)
    nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
11 the Lord delights(C) in those who fear him,(D)
    who put their hope(E) in his unfailing love.(F)

12 Extol the Lord, Jerusalem;(G)
    praise your God, Zion.

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