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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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More Than Just a Horse
Commentators explain that the 'horse,' a symbol of military power, represents any earthly source of strength or security we might trust. John Calvin notes it's a figure of speech for all human defenses, resources, and preparations. The verse warns against placing ultimate confidence in our finances, career, technology, or personal strength, as these can fail.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
An horse - The reference here is undoubtedly to the war-horse. See the notes at (Psalms 20:7).
Is a vain thing - L…
19th Century
Anglican
( 17 ) Safety. —Better, victory. (Compare to Habakkuk 3:8.) The allusion is to the war-horse.
Baptist
Neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy,
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16th Century
Protestant
A horse is a deceitful thing for safety. In this verse, the Psalmist, using the figure of synecdoche, explains that the term horse
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A horse [is] a vain thing for safety Though it is prepared for the day of battle, and is a very warlike creature, an…
All the inner workings and activities of human souls, which only they themselves know, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as thei…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is not new. It is to the end. A psalm for David.
In the previous psalm, the psalmist addressed his justification; …
