Proverbs 21:31
What does Proverbs 21:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance <FI>is<Fi> of Jehovah!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
Context
v.30There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.
v.31This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 31:1
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Jehovah!
- Psalms 3:8
Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah: Thy blessing be upon thy people. [Selah
- Psalms 33:17
A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.
- Psalms 68:20
God is unto us a God of deliverances; And unto Jehovah the Lord belongeth escape from death.
- Psalms 20:7
Some trustin chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.
- Psalms 3:3
But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.
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