Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, 1 but the victory belongs to Yahweh.
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In The King James Version
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12But Shammah stood in the middle of the field and defended it. He killed the Philistines, and Yahweh brought about a great victory.
Psalms 3:8Salvation comes from Yahweh. 1 May your blessings be on your people. Selah
Psalms 20:8They will be brought down and fall, 1 but we will rise and stand upright! 1
Psalms 68:20Our God is a God who saves; 1 Yahweh the Lord is the one who is able to rescue us from death. 1
Psalms 147:10He finds no delight in the strength of a horse, 1 he takes no pleasure in the strong legs of a man. 1
Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and lean on horses, 1 and trust in chariots (for they are many) and in horsemen (for they are countless). 1 But they are not concerned about the Holy One of Israel, nor do they seek Yahweh! 1
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 →