Psalm 33:17

New International Reader's Version

People can’t trust a horse to save them either. Though it is very strong, it can’t save them.

Cross References

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.

Proverbs 21:31

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

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 30:16

You said, ‘No. We’ll escape on horses.’ So you will have to escape! You said, ‘We’ll ride off on fast horses.’ So those who chase you will use faster horses!

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.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can’t save us. We won’t trust in our war horses. Our own hands have made statues of gods. But we will never call them our gods again. We are like children whose fathers have died. But you show us your tender love.”

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go to war against your enemies, you might see that they have horses and chariots. They might even have an army stronger than yours. But don’t be afraid of them. The Lord your God will be with you. After all, he brought you up out of Egypt.

Judges 4:15

As Barak’s men marched out, the Lord drove Sisera away from the field of battle. The Lord scattered all of Sisera’s chariots. Barak’s men struck down Sisera’s army with their swords. Sisera got down from his chariot. He ran away on foot.