Psalm 33:17-19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹⁷The war horse is a vain hope for victory,
and by its great might it cannot save.^(A)

¹⁸Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love,^(B)
¹⁹to deliver their soul from death
and to keep them alive in famine.^(C)

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Psalm 33:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷A horse^(A) is a vain hope for deliverance;
    despite all its great strength it cannot save.
¹⁸But the eyes^(B) of the Lord are on those who fear him,
    on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,^(C)
¹⁹to deliver them from death^(D)
    and keep them alive in famine.^(E)

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Psalm 33:17-19

New King James Version

¹⁷^(A)A horse is a ^[a]vain hope for safety;
Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength.

¹⁸^(B)Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who hope in His mercy,
¹⁹To deliver their soul from death,
And ^(C)to keep them alive in famine.