Proverbs 21:31

“The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle, etc.] The horse is a warlike creature, and was much used formerly, as now, in war; these are prepared against the day of battle, to mount the cavalry with; and men are apt to put too great confidence in them: this is mentioned instead of all other military preparations and instruments of war; but safety [is] of the Lord; a horse is a vain thing for safety, (<193317>Psalm 33:17); victory is only of the Lord; salvation depends upon him; it is he that covers men’s heads in the day of battle, and gives them victory over their enemies: or “salvation [is] of the Lord”f593; this is true of spiritual and eternal salvation, as well as of temporal…”

“Two companion proverbs. Nothing avails against, nothing without, God. The horse is the type of warlike strength, used chiefly or exclusively in battle. 1Ki 4:26; 1 Kings 10:26-28, may be thought of as having given occasion to the latter of the two proverbs. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 21". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-21.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“The horse - Under which all war - like provisions are comprehended. Next: Proverbs Chapter 22”

“horse: Psa 20:7, Psa 33:17, Psa 33:18, Psa 147:10; Ecc 9:11; Isa 31:1 but: Psa 3:3, Psa 3:8, Psa 68:20 safety: or, victory, Psa 144:10 \*marg. Next: Proverbs Chapter 22”