The horseis preparedfor the dayof battle,But victorybelongs to the LORD.
But he tookhis standin the midstof the plot,defendedit and struckthe Philistines;and the LORDbroughtabouta greatvictory.
Who givessalvationto kings,Who rescuesDavidHis servantfrom the evilsword.
He does not delightin the strengthof the horse;He does not takepleasurein the legsof a man.
Some[boast] in chariotsand somein horses,But we will boastin the nameof the LORD,our God.
They have boweddownand fallen,But we have risenand stoodupright.
But You, O LORD,are a shieldaboutme, My glory,and the One who liftsmy head.
Salvationbelongs to the LORD;Your blessing[be] upon Your people!Selah.
Godis to us a Godof deliverances;And to GODthe Lordbelong escapesfrom death.
I againsawunderthe sunthat the raceis not to the swiftand the battleis not to the warriors,and neitheris breadto the wisenorwealthto the discerningnorfavorto men of ability;for timeand chanceovertakethem all.
Woeto those who godownto Egyptfor help[And] relyon horses,And trustin chariotsbecausethey are manyAnd in horsemenbecausethey are verystrong,But they do not lookto the HolyOneof Israel,norseekthe LORD!
"Surely,the hillsare a deception,A tumult[on] the mountains.Surelyin the LORDour GodIs the salvationof Israel.
but thanksbe to God,who givesus the victorythroughour LordJesusChrist.
