Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle. But the Lord bestows salvation.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
In Context
30There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12he stood fast in the middle of the field, and it was protected by him. And he struck down the Philistines. And the Lord wrought a great salvation.
Psalms 3:8For you have struck all those who oppose me without cause. You have broken the teeth of sinners.
Psalms 20:8Because the king hopes in the Lord, and in the mercy of the Most High, he will not be disturbed.
Psalms 68:20You know my reproach, and my confusion, and my reverence.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who descend into Egypt for assistance, hoping in horses, and putting their trust in four-horse chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are exceedingly strong. And they have not believed in the Holy One of Israel, and they have not sought the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:31
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord . 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord . The designing busy part of mankind are directed, in all their counsels and undertakings, to have their eye to God, and to believe, 1. That there can be no success against God, and therefore they must never act in opposition to him, in contempt of his commands, or in contradiction to his counsels. Though they think they have wisdom, and understanding, and counsel,… Read the whole commentary →