Proverbs 21:31
You can get your horse ready for battle, but the victory is the Lord's.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
In Context
30Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defending it and killing the Philistines. The Lord gave them a great victory.
Psalms 3:8Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. Selah.
Psalms 20:8They collapse and fall down, but we rise and stand up.
Psalms 68:20For us, God is a God who saves. The Lord God provides our escape from death.
Psalms 147:10The Lord doesn't appreciate the strength of war-horses or value human power.
Isaiah 31:1Tragedy is coming to those who appeal to Egypt for help, depending on their horses and trusting in all their chariots and charioteers! They don't look to the Holy One of Israel for help; they don't ask the Lord for advice.
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 →