Psalm 33:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Horses don’t really bring victory in war. Their strength cannot help you escape.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:31

You can prepare your horses for battle, but only the Lord can give you the victory.

Psalm 20:7

Some give the credit for victory to their chariots and soldiers, but we honor the Lord our God.

Psalm 147:10

War horses and powerful soldiers are not what he cares about.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria will not save us. We will not ride on war horses. We will never again say, ‘Our God’ to something we made with our hands. This is because you are the one who shows mercy to orphans.”

Isaiah 30:16

You say, “No, we need fast horses for battle.” That is true—you will need fast horses, but only to run away because your enemy will be faster than your horses.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I also saw other things in this life that were not fair. The fastest runner does not always win the race; the strongest soldier does not always win the battle; wise people don’t always get the food; smart people don’t always get the wealth; educated people don’t always get the praise they deserve. When the time comes, bad things can happen to anyone!

Judges 4:15

Barak and his men attacked Sisera. During the battle, the Lord confused Sisera and his army and chariots. They did not know what to do. Barak and his men defeated Sisera’s army, but Sisera left his chariot and ran away on foot.

Deuteronomy 20:1

“When you go out to battle against your enemies, and you see horses, chariots, and many more people than you have, you must not be afraid of them. The Lord your God is with you—and he brought you out of Egypt.

Psalm 20:8

They fall in battle, totally defeated, but we survive and stand strong!

Isaiah 31:1

Look at the people going down to Egypt for help. They think the horses they get will save them. They hope the many chariots and powerful soldiers will protect them. But the people don’t trust the Holy One of Israel. They didn’t ask the Lord for help.