Connect Psalm 60:11 with another scripture emphasizing God's power over human efforts. Starting with the Anchor Verse “Give us aid against the foe, for the help of man is worthless.” — Psalm 60:11 A Companion Scripture: Victory Rests with the LORD “A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.” — Proverbs 21:31 Shared Message: Human Effort vs. Divine Power • Both verses admit the limits of even our best preparation and alliances. • They affirm that decisive help—real, effectual, lasting—comes only from God. • Each text shifts the focus of trust: away from human strategy, toward divine sovereignty. How These Passages Interlock • Psalm 60:11 pleads for God’s intervention because human aid has proven empty. • Proverbs 21:31 balances that plea with a practical reminder: yes, plan and prepare (the horse is readied), yet remember that final triumph belongs solely to the LORD. • Together they form a complete picture: responsible action coupled with utter dependence on God’s overriding power. Living Out the Truth Today • Plan diligently, but pray first and last. • Welcome wise counsel, while resting your ultimate confidence in God’s sovereignty. • Celebrate every victory as His gift, not your achievement. • When human help fails, let Psalm 60:11 become your immediate cry and Proverbs 21:31 your steady assurance. Additional Scriptures Echoing the Theme • 1 Samuel 17:47 — “…the battle is the LORD’s…” • Zechariah 4:6 — “‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of Hosts.” • Jeremiah 17:5 — “Cursed is the man who trusts in man…” All point to the same unshakable conclusion: only God’s power turns our efforts into true victory. |