Psalms 33:16
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 33 connects to 10 cross-references. A hymn of praise without attribution calling for rejoicing before the Lord with musical instruments. The poem celebrates God's creative word, his frustration of the nations' plans, and his watchful care over those who fear him. A new song is …
Other Translations
There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
The king is not saved by the multitude of a force. A mighty man is not delivered, By abundance of power.
A king's salvation is not in the power of his army; a strong man does not get free by his great strength.
Cross References
And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get …
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his …
And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into …
And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon …
And the Lord delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and …
Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how …
And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the …
And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers …
And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and …
Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we will discover ourselves unto them.