Proverbs 21:31
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.
Webster's Revision
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is from the LORD.
World English Bible
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but victory is of the LORD,
Clarke's Proverbs 21:31 Bible Commentary
The horse is prepared against the day of battle - Horses were not used among the Jews before the time of Solomon. There was a Divine command against them, Deuteronomy 17:16; but Solomon transgressed it; see 1 Kings 10:29. But he here allows that a horse is a vain thing for safety; and that however strong and well appointed cavalry may be, still safety, escape, and victory, are of the Lord. Among the ancient Asiatics, the horse was used only for war; oxen labored in the plough and cart, the ass and the camel carried backloads; and mules and asses served for riding. We often give the credit of a victory to man, when they who consider the circumstances see that it came from God.
Wesley's Proverbs 21:31 Bible Commentary
21:31 The horse - Under which all war - like provisions are comprehended.