Verse 31

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the LORD.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 31:1 : 1 Egypt 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.
  • Ps 3:8 : 8 The LORD delivers; you show favor to your people.(Selah)
  • Ps 20:7 : 7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the LORD our God.
  • Ps 33:17-18 : 17 A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver. 18 Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness
  • Ps 68:20 : 20 Our God is a God who delivers; the LORD, the sovereign Lord, can rescue from death.
  • Ps 144:10 : 10 the one who delivers kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.
  • Ps 147:10 : 10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.
  • 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.
  • Jer 3:23 : 23 We know our noisy worship of false gods on the hills and mountains did not help us. We know that the LORD our God is the only one who can deliver Israel.
  • Ps 3:3 : 3 But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.