Where is Scripture the race is not given to the swift nor the battle to the strong?

Answer 1

Ecclesiastes 9:11 ..."I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor; because time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all."

Answer 2

There is no one single verse that includes all the elements as posed in the question; it reflects a combination of ideas from various references (which nonetheless results in a truism):

Ecclesiastes 9:11 - I returned and saw under the sun that - The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all.

Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Matthew 24:13 - But he who endures to the end shall be saved. (Also see Mark 13:13.)

[Quotes from NKJV]

Answer 3

It's found in Ecclesiastes 9:11. I love this verse.

"I have seen something else under the sun:

The race is not to the swift

or the battle to the strong,

nor does food come to the wise

or wealth to the brilliant

or favor to the learned;

but time and chance happen to them all."

Answer 4

It's from Ecclesiastes 9:11, but it doesn't end the way you suppose.

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. (KJV)

However, Jesus was quoted as saying: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (Matthew 24:13, KJV)

Additionally:

Of the nature of that "race" Paul says: "...Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." (I Cor.9:24-27 NIV)

Also: "...keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.

"I have fought the good fight, I have fininshed the race, I have kept the faith.

"Now there is in store for me the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." (II Tim.4:5-8 NIV)

Answer 5

Eccl:9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Answer 6

I found two scriptures that some what answer your question:

• Ecclesiastes 9:11: "I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor; because time and unforeseen occurrences befall them all."
• Hebrews 12:1-3:"put off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us...Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such contrary talk by sinners against their own interests, that you may not get tired and give out in your own souls."

Answer 7

Ecclesiastes 9:11 - I returned and saw under the sun that - The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all. [NKJV]

Answer 8

Ecco 9-11