9 Bible Verses about Fast Runners

Again, I observed this on the earth: the race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest, wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning, nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge -- for time and chance may overcome them all.

Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved during their lives, and not even in their deaths were they separated. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

The three sons of Zeruiah were there -- Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. (Now Asahel was as quick on his feet as one of the gazelles in the field.)

Some of the Gadites joined David at the stronghold in the desert. They were warriors who were trained for battle; they carried shields and spears. They were as fierce as lions and could run as quickly as gazelles across the hills.

"My days are swifter than a runner, they speed by without seeing happiness.

They look like horses; they charge ahead like war horses.

They charge like warriors; they scale walls like soldiers. Each one proceeds on his course; they do not alter their path.

Archers will not hold their ground; fast runners will not save their lives, nor will those who ride horses.

Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.