Psalms 33:17

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A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 20:7 : 7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the LORD our God.
  • Prov 21:31 : 31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the LORD.
  • Ps 147:10 : 10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.
  • Judg 4:15 : 15 The LORD routed Sisera, all his chariotry, and all his army with the edge of the sword. Sisera jumped out of his chariot and ran away on foot.
  • 2 Kgs 7:6-7 : 6 The Lord had caused the Syrian camp to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a large army. Then they said to one another,“Look, the king of Israel has paid the kings of the Hittites and Egypt to attack us!” 7 So they got up and fled at dusk, leaving behind their tents, horses, and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives.
  • Job 39:19-25 : 19 “Do you give the horse its strength? Do you clothe its neck with a mane? 20 Do you make it leap like a locust? Its proud neighing is terrifying! 21 It paws the ground in the valley, exulting mightily, it goes out to meet the weapons. 22 It laughs at fear and is not dismayed; it does not shy away from the sword. 23 On it the quiver rattles; the lance and javelin flash. 24 In excitement and impatience it consumes the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet is blown. 25 At the sound of the trumpet, it says,‘Aha!’ And from a distance it catches the scent of battle, the thunderous shouting of commanders, and the battle cries.
  • Eccl 9:11 : 11 Wisdom Cannot Protect against Seemingly Chance Events Again, I observed this on the earth: the race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest, wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning, nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge– for time and chance may overcome them all.
  • Isa 30:16 : 16 You say,‘No, we will flee on horses,’ so you will indeed flee. You say,‘We will ride on fast horses,’ so your pursuers will be fast.
  • Hos 14:3 : 3 Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”

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    30There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.

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    14Fast runners will find no place to hide; strong men will have no strength left; warriors will not be able to save their lives.

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    10He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

  • Isa 31:1
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    1Egypt Will Disappoint Those who go down to Egypt for help are as good as dead, those who rely on war horses, and trust in Egypt’s many chariots and in their many, many horsemen. But they do not rely on the Holy One of Israel and do not seek help from the LORD.

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    3The Egyptians are mere humans, not God; their horses are made of flesh, not spirit. The LORD will strike with his hand; the one who helps will stumble and the one being helped will fall. Together they will perish.

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    18But as soon as she springs up, she laughs at the horse and its rider.

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    9Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

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    16You say,‘No, we will flee on horses,’ so you will indeed flee. You say,‘We will ride on fast horses,’ so your pursuers will be fast.

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    16Moreover, he must not accumulate horses for himself or allow the people to return to Egypt to do so, for the LORD has said you must never again return that way.

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    7Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the LORD our God.

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    6For I do not trust in my bow, and I do not prevail by my sword.

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    3Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”

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    3Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!

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    6At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse“fell asleep.”

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    15But you trample on the sea with your horses, on the surging, raging waters.

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    17the one who led chariots and horses to destruction, together with a mighty army. They fell down, never to rise again; they were extinguished, put out like a burning wick:

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    19Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

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    24Certainly you will not refuse one of my master’s minor officials and trust in Egypt for chariots and horsemen.

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    9Certainly you will not refuse one of my master’s minor officials and trust in Egypt for chariots and horsemen.

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    12But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.

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    7Their land is full of gold and silver; there is no end to their wealth. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots.

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    8Their horses are faster than leopards and more alert than wolves in the desert. Their horses gallop, their horses come a great distance; like vultures they swoop down quickly to devour their prey.

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    7Egypt is totally incapable of helping. For this reason I call her‘Proud one who is silenced.’”

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    26Whoever strikes it with a sword will have no effect, nor with the spear, arrow, or dart.

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    21I used you to smash horses and their riders. I used you to smash chariots and their drivers.

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    13You are happy because you conquered Lo-Debar. You say,“Did we not conquer Karnaim by our own power?”

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    22It laughs at fear and is not dismayed; it does not shy away from the sword.