Psalm 147:10-11
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10 [a]He takes no delight in the strength of horses,
no pleasure in the runner’s stride.(A)
11 Rather the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his mercy.
2 Chronicles 14:10
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10 Asa called upon the Lord, his God: “Lord, there is none like you to help the powerless against the strong. Help us, Lord, our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. You are the Lord, our God; do not let men prevail against you.”(A)
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Proverbs 21:31
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31 The horse is equipped for the day of battle,
but victory is the Lord’s.
1 Samuel 17:45
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45 David answered him: “You come against me with sword and spear and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have insulted.
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Isaiah 31:1
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Chapter 31
Against the Egyptian Alliance
1 Ah! Those who go down to Egypt for help,
who rely on horses;
Who put their trust in chariots because of their number,
and in horsemen because of their combined power,
But look not to the Holy One of Israel
nor seek the Lord
Isaiah 36:9
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9 How then can you turn back even a captain, one of the least servants of my lord, trusting, as you do, in Egypt for chariots and horses?
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