Psalms 33:17

“An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.”

"An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength." - Psalms 33:17
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What does Psalms 33:17 mean?

"Psalms 33:17 (KJV) - An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength." In this verse, the psalmist speaks of the futility of relying on horses for security and safety, emphasizing that no matter how strong or powerful they may be, they…

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The Illusion of Strength: Trusting Beyond the Horse

In the bustling journey of life, we often encounter the constant temptation to rely on our own understanding, strength, and means to ensure our security. Psalm 33:17 (KJV) profoundly declares, "An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great…

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Strength Beyond Measure: A Prayer for Trust and Reliance on God

O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You with a humble heart, acknowledging Your unfathomable wisdom and mighty power. In Psalms 33:17, Your word reminds us that "An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great…

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Psalms 33:17 - "An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength."
"For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners." - Psalms 69:33
"He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;" - Psalms 107:33
Psalms 17:5 - "Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
"Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble." - Psalms 78:33
"For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth." - Psalms 33:4
"To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine." - Psalms 33:19
"For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth." - Psalms 33:4
"He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD." - Psalms 33:5
Psalms 136:17 - "To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 69:33 - "For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners."
Psalms 33:9 - "For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast."
"There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength." - Psalms 33:16
Psalms 107:33 - "He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;"
Psalms 33:4 - "For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth."
Psalms 33:1 - "Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright."
Psalms 17:2 - "Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal."
Psalms 33:5 - "He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD."
Psalms 33:15 - "He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works."
Psalms 33:19 - "To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine."
Psalms 78:33 - "Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble."
"From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth." - Psalms 33:14
"Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee." - Psalms 33:22
Psalms 33:13 - "The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men."
Psalms 33:20 - "Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield."
Psalms 33:3 - "Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise."
Psalms 33:11 - "The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations."
Psalms 105:33 - "He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts."
Psalms 33:16 - "There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength."