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Proverbs 21:31

God's power and sovereigntySalvationFaith

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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BSB
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
KJV
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
WEB
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.
ASV
The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
DARBY
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
BLB
The horse [is] prepared for the day of battle, and the victory [is] of YHWH.
ÅB
Hesten gjøres ferdig for stridens dag, men seieren hører Herren til.
[^1]: deres lykke
[^2]: Gud.
OTB
Hesten er forberedt for kampens dag, men seieren er fra Herren.
B1930
Hesten gjøres ferdig for stridens dag, men seieren hører Herren til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • Psalms 20:7

    Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

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  • Isaiah 31:1

    Woe 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!

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  • Psalms 33:17–18

    An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

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  • Psalms 147:10

    He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

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  • Psalms 3:3

    But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

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  • Psalms 68:20

    He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.

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  • Psalms 3:8

    Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

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  • Ecclesiastes 9:11

    I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

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