A horse is a vain thing for safety,
neither does he deliver any by his great power.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 33:17 in context
Psalms 33:14–20
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From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
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he who fashions all of their hearts;
and he considers all of their works.
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There is no king saved by the multitude of an army.
A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
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A horse is a vain thing for safety,
neither does he deliver any by his great power.
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Behold, the LORD’s eye is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his loving kindness,
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to deliver their soul from death,
to keep them alive in famine.
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Our soul has waited for the LORD.
He is our help and our shield.
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