11. Based upon Psalms 33:16-18. Jehovah's delight is not in physical strength, but in reverent trustfulness; a thought of consolation, parallel to Psalms 147:6. Israel might look regretfully back to its ancient military power, or envy the forces of neighbouring nations; but it is by spiritual strength that its victories are to be won. The horse is the warhorse (Job 39:19): the man is the warrior, for whom strength and swiftness of foot were indispensable qualifications. Cp. Psalms 20:7; Psalms 18:33; Amos 2:14-15: and the standing epithet in Homer for Achilles, "swift of foot."

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