Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
Updated King James Version
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 against the LORD.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
Psalms 3:8Salvation belongs unto the LORD: your blessing is upon your people. Selah.
Psalms 20:8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Psalms 68:20He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
Psalms 147:10He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek 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 →