Proverbs 21:31
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.
Other Translations of Proverbs 21:31
King James Version
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety
English Standard Version
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
The Message
31 Do your best, prepare for the worst - then trust God to bring victory.
New King James Version
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.
New Living Translation
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord .
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:31
Commentary on Proverbs 21:30-31
(Read Proverbs 21:30-31)
Means are to be used, but, after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armour of God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the power of his might.