Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is from the LORD.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
In Context
30Wisdom is nothing, and understanding is nothing, And devices are nothing, against the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 3:8Deliverance cometh from the LORD: May thy blessing be with thy people! [[Pause.]]
Psalms 20:8They stumble and fall, But we stand and are erect.
Psalms 68:20Our God is a God of salvation; From the Lord Jehovah cometh deliverance from death.
Psalms 147:10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, And put their trust in horses, And confide in chariots, because they are many, And in horsemen, because their number is great, But look not to the Holy One of Israel, And resort not to Jehovah.
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 →