Verse 17

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

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!”