Psalms 33:17
“An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A horse is a vain thing for safety,.... Though it is prepared for the day of battle, and is a very warlike creature, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
An horse - The reference here is undoubtedly to the war-horse. See the notes at Psa 20:7. Is a vain thing - literally,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 33:12-22
We are here taught to give to God the glory,
I. Of his common providence towards all the children of men. Though he has…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A horseto the Israelites cavalry seemed the most formidable part of an army is but a vain thinglit. a lie, a delusion…
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