Translations
Modern
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
Traditional
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
Literal
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, and the victory is of YHWH.
Latin
Equus paratur ad diem belli; Dominus autem salutem tribuit.
Original
Hebrew
English
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
Notes
Human wisdom is powerless against the Lord (see Proverbs 16:1, 3, 9, 33). Similarly, military power, symbolized by the horse, is powerless without the Lord's blessing.
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
God: Preserver Horse: Description of a Vain Thing for Safety Horses Protection: Not to be Found in Horses The Horse: Prepared and Trained for War The Providence of God: Man's Efforts are Vain Without War: God: Gives the Victory In