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Psalms 33:17 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 33:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 33 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.”
Psalms 33:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 33:17
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Continuing from v. 16, David specifically addresses trust in war horses—ancient world's supreme military technology. Even elite cavalry cannot provide true salvation; great strength proves vain. This further dismantles military confidence, preparing for positive declaration of true security (v. 18).An horse is a vain thing for safety (Hebrew sus—horse; sheqer—vain, false, deceptive; teshuah—safety, salvation, deliverance) targets trust in military superiority. Horses were ancient equivalent of modern tanks...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 33:17
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“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.”
“and some in horses”
“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.”
“No, for we will flee on horses; therefore you will flee; and”
“'Our gods!' for in you the fatherless finds mercy.,Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy., אַשּׁוּר לֹא יוֹשִׁיעֵנוּ עַל־סוּס לֹא נִרְכָּב וְלֹא־נֹאמַר עוֹד אֱלֹהֵינוּ לְמַעֲשֵׂה יָדֵינוּ אֲשֶׁר־בְּךָ יְרֻחַם יָתוֹם׃ ,Asshur shall not save us; We will not ride upon horses; Neither will we call any more the work of our hands our gods; For in Thee the fatherless findeth mercy.”
“and all his chariots”
“and saw under the sun”
“and a noise of horses”