"The ... is not to the swift" (Bible) (4)

I believe the answer is:

race

(Other definitions for race that I've seen before include "Running contest" , "Run fast" , "Contest; nation" , "Run, dash" , "Move fast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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