Proverbs 21:31

New International Reader's Version

You can prepare a horse for the day of battle. But the power to win comes from the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:12

But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He didn’t let the Philistines capture it. He struck them down. The Lord helped him win a great battle.

Psalm 144:10

You are the God who helps kings win battles. You save your servant David. From death by the sword

Psalm 147:10

He doesn’t take pleasure in the strength of horses. He doesn’t take delight in the strong legs of warriors.

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:8

They are brought to their knees and fall down. But we get up and stand firm.

Psalm 3:3

Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You bring me honor. You help me win the battle.

Psalm 3:8

Lord, you are the one who saves. May your blessing be on your people.

Psalm 68:20

Our God is a God who saves. He is the King and the Lord. He saves us from death.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here’s something else I’ve seen on this earth. Races aren’t always won by those who run fast. Battles aren’t always won by those who are strong. Wise people don’t always have plenty of food. Clever people aren’t always wealthy. Those who have learned a lot aren’t always successful. God controls the timing of every event. He also controls how things turn out.

Isaiah 31:1

How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help! How terrible for those who depend on horses! They trust in how many chariots they have. They trust in how strong their horsemen are. But they don’t look to the Holy One of Israel. They don’t ask the Lord for his help.

Jeremiah 3:23

The gods we worship on the hills and mountains are useless. You are the Lord our God. You are the only one who can save us.

1 Corinthians 15:57

But let us give thanks to God! He gives us the victory because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.