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Psalms 33:17
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15 He1 fashions their hearts individually;
aHe considers all their works. 
16 aNo king is saved by the multitude of an army;
A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. 
17 aA horse is a1 vain hope for safety;
Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. 
18 aBehold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who hope in His mercy, 
19 To deliver their soul from death,
And ato keep them alive in famine. 
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Barnes' Notes
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Psalms 33:17

An horse - The reference here is undoubtedly to the war-horse. See the notes at Psalms 20:7.

Is a vain thing - literally, is a "lie." That is, he cannot be confided in.

For safety - For securing safety in battle. He is liable to be stricken down, or to become wild and furious so as to be beyond the control of his rider; and however strong or fleet he may be, or however well he may be "broken," yet none of these things make it certain that the rider will be safe. God is the only being in whom perfect confidence can be reposed.

Neither shall he deliver any by his great strength - Safety cannot be found in his mere "strength," however great that may be. These illustrations are all designed to lead the mind to the great idea that safety is to be found in God alone, Psalms 33:18-19.


 
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