He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men.
I hearkened and heard, but they did not speak aright. No man repents of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? Everyone turns to his course as a horse that rushes headlong in the battle.
Thus says LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man glory in his might. Let not the rich man glory in his riches,
The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but victory is from LORD.
which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
Then the horse hoofs stamped by reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.
He mocks at fear, and is not dismayed. Neither does he turn back from the sword.