Proverbs 21:31
The horse, is prepared for the day of battle, but, to Yahweh, pertaineth the victory.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, nor understanding, nor counsel, to confront Yahweh.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12then took he his stand in the midst of the allotment, and defended it, and smote the Philistines,—and Yahweh wrought a great victory.
Psalms 3:8To Yahweh, belongeth Salvation! Upon thy people, be thy blessing. [Selah.]
Psalms 20:8They, have bowed down and fallen, but, we, have arisen, and stand upright.
Psalms 68:20The GOD we have, is a GOD of saving deeds, And, due to Yahweh, My Lord, are escapes from death.
Psalms 147:10Not in the strength of the horse, doth he delight, Not in the legs of a man, hath he pleasure:
Isaiah 31:1Alas! for them who are going down to Egypt for help, On horses, would rely,—And have trusted—In chariots—because they are many, and In horsemen, because they are very bold, But have not looked unto the Holy One of Israel, And onto Yahweh, have not sought.
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 →