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Berean Standard Bible

“A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.”

Proverbs 21:31

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Proverbs 21 gathers sayings about God's sovereignty over kings, wealth and human plans. This verse comes near the end of the chapter, using an image from ancient warfare.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El caballo se apareja para el día de la batalla: mas de Jehová es el salvar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los caballos ya están listos para el día de la batalla, pero la victoria depende del Señor.

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