Holy Scripture
Job 39:21
A church father on this verse
“He diggeth up the earth with his hoof. He exulteth boldly, he goeth on to meet the armed men. 53. By the 'hoof of the horse,' the strength of labour is usually understood. What then is designated by the 'hoof,' except the perfection of virtues in a holy preacher? And with this hoof he, in truth, digs up the earth, whe…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
21He paws exulting in the plain, And goes forth in strength into the plain.
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In context
19Hast thou invested the horse with strength, And clothed his neck with terror?
20And hast thou clad him in perfect armor, And made his breast glorious with courage?
— Job 39:21 —
22He laughs to scorn a king as he meets him, And will by no means turn back from the sword.
23The bow and sword resound against him; And his rage will swallow up the ground: