Psalms 33:17

Praise to the Creator

16No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. 17A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.

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Berean Standard Bible
A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.
American Standard Version (1901)
A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.
Bible in Basic English
A horse is a false hope; his great power will not make any man free from danger.
Free Bible Version
Don't deceive yourself: a warhorse can't give you victory—even its incredible strength won't save you.
Geneva Bible 1599
A horse is a vaine helpe, and shall not deliuer any by his great strength.
King James (Authorized) Version
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
One Unity Resource Bible
A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.
Translation for Translators
It is foolish to trust that because horses are very strong that they will able to win a battle and save their riders.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A horse is a false hope for victory; in spite of his great strength, he cannot rescue.
Noah Webster Bible
A horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
World English Bible
A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.
Young's Literal Translation
A false thing [is] the horse for safety, And by the abundance of his strength He doth not deliver.