Psalms 33:17 meaning and explanation
A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.
Psalms 33:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Psalm 33 is a hymn of praise, and in verses 16 to 19 the congregation contrasts human military power with God's watchful care. A horse in the ancient Near East was above all a weapon of war, the chariot force that made armies formidable, and Israel's kings were warned not to multiply horses and trust them.
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