Trust in God, and keep your powder dry.

Meaning: Maintain faith while preparing pragmatically for conflict; spiritual confidence shouldn't replace practical readiness.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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