Psalm 33:17

New Century Version

Horses can’t bring victory; they can’t save by their strength.

Cross References

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.

Proverbs 21:31

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

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 30:16

You say, “No, we need horses to run away on.” So you will run away on horses. You say, “We will ride away on fast horses.” So those who chase you will be fast.

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.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us, nor will we trust in our horses. We will not say again, ‘Our gods,’ to the things our hands have made. You show mercy to orphans.”

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go to war against your enemies and you see horses and chariots and an army that is bigger than yours, don’t be afraid of them. The Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.

Judges 4:15

As Barak approached, the Lord confused Sisera and his army and chariots. The Lord defeated them with the sword, but Sisera left his chariot and ran away on foot.