Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
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 against the Lord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great victory.
Psalms 3:8For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
Psalms 20:8For the king hopeth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Psalms 68:20Thou knowest my reproach, and my confusion, and my shame.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, trusting in horses, and putting their confidence in chariots, because they are many: and in horsemen, because they are very strong: and have not trusted in the Holy One of Israel, and have not sought after 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 →