Psalms 33:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 33:17

BSB
A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.
AKJV
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
CPDV
The horse is false safety; for he will not be saved by the abundance of his powers.
ERV
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great power.
NHEB
A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.
SMT
The horse was false to salvation, and he shall not deliver by the multitude of his strength.

Commentary for Psalms 33:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 33:17
Summary
Animal strength cannot guarantee human salvation
Event
Warning against reliance on horses
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom