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Proverbs 21:31

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21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but the victory is from the Lord. 1 

Proverbs 26:3

Context

26:3 A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey,

and a rod for the backs of fools! 2 

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[21:31]  1 tn Heb “of the Lord.” The victory being “of the Lord” means that it is accomplished by him. Ultimate success comes from the Lord and not from human efforts. The faithful have acknowledged this down through the ages, even though they have been responsible and have prepared for the wars. Without this belief there would have been no prayer on the eve of battle (e.g., Ps 20:7 and 33:17).

[26:3]  2 sn A fool must be disciplined by force like an animal – there is no reasoning. The fool is as difficult to manage as the donkey or horse.



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