Proverbs 21:30

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 5:39 : 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
  • Jer 9:23 : 23 ¶ Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 ¶ [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
  • Isa 8:9-9 : 9 ¶ Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.
  • Isa 14:27 : 27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
  • Isa 46:10-11 : 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken [it], I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed [it], I will also do it.
  • Isa 7:5-7 : 5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying, 6 Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, [even] the son of Tabeal: 7 Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.
  • 1 Cor 3:19-20 : 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
  • Acts 4:27-28 : 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
  • 1 Pet 2:8 : 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
  • Jonah 1:13 : 13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring [it] to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.

  • 21 ¶ [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

  • 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.

  • 13 With him [is] wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

  • Ps 33:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

    11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

  • 73%

    30 A lion [which is] strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

    31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom [there is] no rising up.

  • 29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in counsel, [and] excellent in working.

  • 28 For they [are] a nation void of counsel, neither [is there any] understanding in them.

  • Ps 33:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

    17 An horse [is] a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver [any] by his great strength.

  • 22 ¶ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

  • 2 Yet he also [is] wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.

  • 29 ¶ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.

  • 14 Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.

  • 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

  • 10 None [is so] fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?

  • 16 Lo, their good [is] not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

  • 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

  • 4 [He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?

  • 1 ¶ The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

  • Lam 3:36-37
    2 verses
    70%

    36 To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.

    37 ¶ Who [is] he [that] saith, and it cometh to pass, [when] the Lord commandeth [it] not?

  • 70%

    19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

    20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

  • 3 ¶ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

  • 33 Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.

  • 33 ¶ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

  • 15 [That which is] crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.

  • 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

  • 20 O LORD, [there is] none like thee, neither [is there any] God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

  • 24 ¶ Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

  • 14 ¶ Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

  • 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

  • 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let [not] arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD [is] a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

  • 22 ¶ A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  • 9 ¶ What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.

  • 33 ¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

  • 19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.

  • 3 How hast thou counselled [him that hath] no wisdom? and [how] hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?

  • 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

  • 6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, [and] strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD [is] his treasure.

  • 18 ¶ [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

  • 5 Great [is] our Lord, and of great power: his understanding [is] infinite.

  • 23 O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

  • 69%

    2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],

  • 15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

  • 28 For I beheld, and [there was] no man; even among them, and [there was] no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.