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Proverbs 21:29

Proverbs 21:30-1964 bbe — Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of war, b…

Bible in Basic English

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Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

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

— Proverbs 21:30-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 21 — Context

27

The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

28

A false witness will be cut off, ...

29

The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his way.

30

Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

31

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

Proverbs 21:30-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 21:30-1964 say?
Proverbs 21:30-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.”
Where is Proverbs 21:30-1964 in the Bible?
Proverbs 21:30-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verses 30–1964.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 21:30-1964.
What translation should I read Proverbs 21:30-1964 in?
Proverbs 21:30-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 21:30-1964?
Proverbs 21:30-1964 reads (BBE): “Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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