Proverbs 21:30

World English Bible (2000)

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.

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  • Acts 5:39 : 39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!"
  • Jer 9:23 : 23 Thus says Yahweh, Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don't let the rich man glory in his riches;
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
  • Isa 8:9-9 : 9 Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered! 10 Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand: for God is with us."
  • Isa 14:27 : 27 For Yahweh of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"
  • Isa 46:10-11 : 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times 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 of my counsel from a far country; yes, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.
  • Isa 7:5-7 : 5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying, 6 "Let's go up against Judah, and tear it apart, and let's divide it among ourselves, and set up a king in its midst, even the son of Tabeel." 7 This is what the Lord Yahweh says: "It shall not stand, neither shall it happen."
  • 1 Cor 3:19-20 : 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness." 20 And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless."
  • Acts 4:27-28 : 27 "For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.
  • 1 Pet 2:8 : 8 and, "a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.
  • Jonah 1:13 : 13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get them back to the land; but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy against them.

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  • 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

  • 21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

  • 10 Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand: for God is with us."

  • 13 "With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.

  • Ps 33:10-11
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    10 Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.

    11 The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

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    30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any;

    31 the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up.

  • 29 This also comes forth from Yahweh of Armies, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

  • 28 For they are a nation void of counsel. There is no understanding in them.

  • Ps 33:16-17
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    16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.

    17 A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.

  • 22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

  • 2 Yet he also is wise, and will bring disaster, and will not call back his words, but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of those who work iniquity.

  • 29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • 14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

  • 5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.

  • 10 None is so fierce that he dare stir him up. Who then is he who can stand before me?

  • 16 Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand. The counsel of the wicked is far from me.

  • 6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • 4 God who is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?

  • 1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

  • Lam 3:36-37
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    36 To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord doesn't approve.

    37 Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn't command it?

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

    20 And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless."

  • 3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • 6 for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

  • 33 On earth there is not his equal, that is made without fear.

  • 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

  • 15 That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.

  • 11 There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.

  • 20 Yahweh, there is none like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

  • 24 A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

  • 14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

  • 13 Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom, God may refute him, not man;'

  • 3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

  • 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

  • 9 What do you plot against Yahweh? He will make a full end. Affliction won't rise up the second time.

  • 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • 19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

  • 3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!

  • 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"

  • 6 There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

  • 18 Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

  • 5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

  • 23 Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

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    2 The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,

  • 15 Woe to those who deeply hide their counsel from Yahweh, and whose works are in the dark, and who say, "Who sees us?" and "Who knows us?"

  • 28 When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.