Psalm 33:17

New English Translation

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

Cross References

Psalm 147:10

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

Psalm 20:7

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

Psalm 20:8

They will fall down, but we will stand firm.

Proverbs 21:31

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Again, I observed this on the earth: the race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest, wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning, nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge – for time and chance may overcome them all.

Isaiah 30:16

You say, ‘No, we will flee on horses,’ so you will indeed flee. You say, ‘We will ride on fast horses,’ so your pursuers will be fast.

Isaiah 31:1

Those who go down to Egypt for help are as good as dead, those who rely on war horses, and trust in Egypt’s many chariots and in their many, many horsemen. But they do not rely on the Holy One of Israel and do not seek help from the Lord.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go to war against your enemies and see chariotry and troops who outnumber you, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.

Judges 4:15

The Lord routed Sisera, all his chariotry, and all his army with the edge of the sword. Sisera jumped out of his chariot and ran away on foot.