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Psalm 33:17

World English Bible

A horse is a vain thing for safety,
neither does he deliver any by his great power.

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Psalm 33:17 in other translations

A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.

Psalm 33:17 · American Standard Version

Psalm 33:17 in context

  1. 15he who fashions all of their hearts;
    and he considers all of their works.
  2. 16There is no king saved by the multitude of an army.
    A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
  3. 17A horse is a vain thing for safety,
    neither does he deliver any by his great power.
  4. 18Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him,
    on those who hope in his loving kindness,
  5. 19to deliver their soul from death,
    to keep them alive in famine.