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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/147.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/147.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/147.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/147.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He giveth to the beast his food, <i>and</i> to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/147.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He gives to the beast its food, <i>And</i> to the young ravens that cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/147.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> He who gives an animal its food, <i>And feeds</i> young ravens that cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He gives to the beast its food, <i>And</i> to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/147.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who gives to the animal its food, <i>And</i> to the young ravens which call out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/147.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens that for which they cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/147.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He provides the animals with their food, and the young ravens what they cry for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/147.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He provides the animals with their food, and the young ravens, what they cry for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/147.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/147.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He provides food for cattle and for the young ravens, when they cry out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/147.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/147.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/147.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He gives animals their food and feeds the young ravens when they call. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/147.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He gives wild animals their food, including the young ravens when they cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/147.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/147.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/147.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/147.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/147.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/147.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Giving to the beast its food, "" To the young of the ravens that call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/147.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Giving to the beast its food, To the young of the ravens that call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/147.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Giving to the cattle its food, to the sons of the ravens which call.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/147.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who giveth to beasts their food: and to the young ravens that call upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/147.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 146:9>He gives their food to beasts of burden and to young ravens that call upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/147.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who gives animals their food and young ravens what they cry for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/147.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He gives to the animals their food, and to the young ravens when they cry.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/147.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He gives to the cattle their food, and to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/147.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he gives food to the beasts and to the young ravens that cry.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/147.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/147.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and gives cattle their food, and to the young ravens that call upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/147-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18164" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">It is Good to Sing Praises</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nō·w·ṯên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">He provides</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: laḥ·māh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: liḇ·hê·māh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">for the animals,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and for the young</a> <a href="/hebrew/6158.htm" title="6158: ‘ō·rêḇ (N-ms) -- A raven. Or mowreb; from arab; a raven.">ravens</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: yiq·rā·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">when they call.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a></span><br />Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-41.htm">Job 38:41</a></span><br />Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a></span><br />Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-21.htm">Psalm 104:21</a></span><br />The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Psalm 104:27-28</a></span><br />All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. / When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-25.htm">Psalm 136:25</a></span><br />He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15-16</a></span><br />The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-30.htm">Genesis 1:30</a></span><br />And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-7.htm">Job 12:7-10</a></span><br />But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. / Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a></span><br />He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-11.htm">Psalm 104:11</a></span><br />They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Psalm 50:10-11</a></span><br />for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24-25</a></span><br />How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. / Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Psalm 104:13</a></span><br />He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-18.htm">Psalm 104:18</a></span><br />The high mountains are for the wild goats, the cliffs a refuge for the rock badgers.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Psalm 104:27,28</a></b></br> These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give <i>them</i> their meat in due season… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-25.htm">Psalm 136:25</a></b></br> Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15,16</a></b></br> The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/psalms/104-25.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Food</a> <a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-6.htm">Ravens</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-31.htm">Food</a> <a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-8.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Ravens</a> <a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 147</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">His power and wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">His mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">His providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-12.htm">To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-15.htm">For his power over the elements</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">And for his ordinances in the church</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/147.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/147.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He provides food for the animals</b><br>This phrase highlights God's providential care over all creation, emphasizing His role as the sustainer of life. In the biblical context, God's provision is a recurring theme, seen in <a href="/genesis/1-30.htm">Genesis 1:30</a> where He provides every green plant for food to all creatures. This reflects the order and care God established in creation. The mention of animals can also be seen as a reminder of God's covenant with all living creatures, as noted in <a href="/genesis/9-9.htm">Genesis 9:9-10</a> after the flood. Theologically, this provision underscores God's omnipotence and benevolence, ensuring that all His creation is sustained. It also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of life, where God's care for animals reflects His care for humanity.<p><b>and for the young ravens when they call</b><br>Ravens are often seen in the Bible as symbols of God's provision despite their unclean status according to Levitical law (<a href="/leviticus/11-15.htm">Leviticus 11:15</a>). In <a href="/job/38-41.htm">Job 38:41</a>, God is described as providing for the raven's young, reinforcing the idea that God's care extends even to creatures that might be overlooked or deemed insignificant. The calling of the young ravens can be seen as a metaphor for dependence and need, illustrating that God hears and responds to the cries of His creation. This can be connected to Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a>, where He assures that if God feeds the birds, He will surely care for His people. The raven, often associated with desolation and wilderness, becomes a powerful symbol of God's provision in the most unlikely circumstances, pointing to His faithfulness and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider and sustainer of all creation. His care extends beyond humanity to all living creatures.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/animals.htm">Animals</a></b><br>This term encompasses all creatures that God provides for, highlighting His comprehensive care for His creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/y/young_ravens.htm">Young Ravens</a></b><br>Specifically mentioned in this verse, young ravens symbolize creatures that are often seen as insignificant or unclean, yet they are still under God's care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_comprehensive_care.htm">God's Comprehensive Care</a></b><br>God's provision is not limited to humans; it extends to all of His creation. This should remind us of His omnipotence and omnipresence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_the_seemingly_insignificant.htm">Value of the Seemingly Insignificant</a></b><br>Even creatures like young ravens, which might be considered unimportant, are cared for by God. This teaches us that no one is insignificant in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provides for the animals, He will provide for us. We are encouraged to trust in His provision and not be anxious about our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Creation</a></b><br>God's ability to provide for all creatures demonstrates His sovereignty and control over the universe. This should lead us to worship and reverence Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_stewardship.htm">Call to Stewardship</a></b><br>Recognizing God's care for creation should inspire us to be good stewards of the environment and the resources He has entrusted to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_147.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 147</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_feeding_animals_align_with_science.htm">(Psalm 147:9) Can the claim that God personally provides food for the animals be reconciled with scientific observations and the natural ecosystems we see today? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_job_39_animals_fit_the_bible's_story.htm">Does the representation of these animals in Job 39 conflict with other biblical accounts of creation or does it harmonize with the broader biblical narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_animals_are_clean_or_unclean.htm">Which animals are considered clean or unclean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob's_dream_affect_flock_genetics.htm">In Genesis 31:10–12, how could Jacob’s dream and the striped rods realistically influence the genetics of the flocks? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/147.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Comp.</span> <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm" title="He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;">Psalm 104:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-15.htm" title="The eyes of all wait on you; and you give them their meat in due season.">Psalm 145:15</a>; <a href="/job/38-41.htm" title="Who provides for the raven his food? when his young ones cry to God, they wander for lack of meat.">Job 38:41</a>; <a href="/luke/12-24.htm" title="Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls?">Luke 12:24</a>.<p>The proper attitude towards one who is thus "great to grant as mighty to make," is not conceit of wisdom and strength, but humble dependence and trust.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/147.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He giveth to the beast his food</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Psalm 104:27</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15, 16</a>). The constant supplies of their own proper food to all <span class="accented">classes</span> of animals are among the principal proofs of God's power and goodness. <span class="cmt_word">And to the young ravens which cry.</span> Even the unclean raven, with his harsh croak and inelegant form, is not neglected (comp. <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a>, "God feedeth them"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/147-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He provides</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹתֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·ṯên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחְמָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(laḥ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the animals,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְהֵמָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·hê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and for the young</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ravens</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֝רֵ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·rêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6158.htm">Strong's 6158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A raven</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when they call.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקְרָֽאוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·rā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/147-9.htm">Psalm 147:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/147-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 147:9 He provides food for the livestock (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/147-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 147:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/147-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 147:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>