Psalms 33:17
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great 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
A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.
A false thing <FI>is<Fi> the horse for safety, And by the abundance of his strength He doth not deliver.
A horse is a false hope; his great power will not make any man free from danger.
Cross References
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And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before …
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the …
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and …
Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work …
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the …