Proverbs 21:31

New Century Version

You can get the horses ready for battle, but it is the Lord who gives the victory.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:12

but Shammah stood in the middle of the field and fought for it and killed the Philistines. And the Lord gave a great victory.

Psalm 144:10

You give victory to kings. You save your servant David from cruel swords.

Psalm 147:10

He is not impressed with the strength of a horse or with human might.

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots, others in horses, but we trust the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:8

They are overwhelmed and defeated, but we march forward and win.

Psalm 3:3

But, Lord, you are my shield, my wonderful God who gives me courage.

Psalm 3:8

The Lord can save his people. Lord, bless your people.Selah

Psalm 68:20

Our God is a God who saves us; the Lord God saves us from death.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I also saw something else here on earth: The fastest runner does not always win the race, the strongest soldier does not always win the battle, the wisest does not always have food, the smartest does not always become wealthy, and the talented one does not always receive praise. Time and chance happen to everyone.

Isaiah 31:1

How terrible it will be for those people who go down to Egypt for help. They think horses will save them. They think their many chariots and strong horsemen will save them. But they don’t trust God, the Holy One of Israel, or ask the Lord for help.

Jeremiah 3:23

It was foolish to worship idols on the hills and on the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God.

1 Corinthians 15:57

But we thank God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.