NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon An horsecuwc (soos) from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight) -- crane, horse(-back, -hoof). is a vain thing sheqer (sheh'-ker) an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial) -- without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, + lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. for safety tshuw`ah (tesh-oo-aw') rescue (literal or figurative, pers., national or spir.) -- deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. neither shall he deliver malat (maw-lat') to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks any by his great rob (robe) abundance (in any respect) -- abundance(-antly), all, common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), very (age). strength chayil (khah'-yil) probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength. King James Bible An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Holman Christian Standard Bible The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power. International Standard Version It is vain to trust in a horse for deliverance, even with its great strength, it cannot deliver. NET Bible A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The salvation of a horse is false, for he does not deliver his rider by the greatness of his strength. GOD'S WORD® Translation Horses are not a guarantee for victory. Their great strength cannot help someone escape. King James 2000 Bible A horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Links Psalm 33:17Psalm 33:17 NIV Psalm 33:17 NLT Psalm 33:17 ESV Psalm 33:17 NASB Psalm 33:17 KJV |
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