Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. New Living Translation No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. English Standard Version No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD. Berean Standard Bible There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. King James Bible There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. New King James Version There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD. New American Standard Bible There is no wisdom, no understanding, And no plan against the LORD. NASB 1995 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD. NASB 1977 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible There is no wisdom, there is no discernment And there is no counsel against Yahweh. Amplified Bible There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD. Christian Standard Bible No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the LORD. American Standard Version There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah. Contemporary English Version No matter how much you know or what plans you make, you can't defeat the LORD. English Revised Version There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice [can stand up] against the LORD. Good News Translation Human wisdom, brilliance, insight--they are of no help if the LORD is against you. International Standard Version No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD. NET Bible There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD. New Heart English Bible There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. World English Bible There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere is no wisdom, nor understanding, "" Nor counsel against YHWH. Young's Literal Translation There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation No wisdom and no understanding, and no counsel against Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord. New American Bible No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel prevail against the LORD. New Revised Standard Version No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel like that of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There is no wisdom, neither intelligence, nor mind, like that of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…29A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure. 30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. 31A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.… Cross References Isaiah 40:13-14 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Romans 11:33-34 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Job 5:12-13 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. / He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” 1 Corinthians 3:19-20 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Job 12:13-16 Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. / What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released. / If He holds back the waters, they dry up, and if He releases them, they overwhelm the land. ... Jeremiah 8:9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Daniel 2:20-22 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Psalm 33:10-11 The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Job 9:4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? Romans 16:27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. Treasury of Scripture There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Isaiah 7:5-7 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying, … Isaiah 8:9,10 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… Jump to Previous Avail Counsel Insight Over-Against Plan Succeed Suggestions Understanding Use Wisdom WiseJump to Next Avail Counsel Insight Over-Against Plan Succeed Suggestions Understanding Use Wisdom WiseProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordThere is no wisdom This phrase emphasizes the limitations of human wisdom when compared to divine wisdom. In the biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). Human wisdom, no matter how profound, cannot match the infinite wisdom of God. This is echoed in 1 Corinthians 1:25, where Paul states that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom. The Bible consistently portrays God as the ultimate source of wisdom, as seen in James 1:5, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. no understanding no counsel that can prevail against the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom, which he received from God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, representing His eternal, sovereign, and omnipotent nature. 3. The Kingdom of Israel The context in which Solomon ruled and wrote, a nation chosen by God to be His people and to follow His laws. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human WisdomHuman wisdom, no matter how profound, cannot stand against God's plans and purposes. We must submit our understanding to His will. The Futility of Human Counsel Against God Any counsel or plan that contradicts God's will is ultimately futile. We should seek alignment with God's counsel in our decision-making. The Importance of Seeking Divine Wisdom True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. We should prioritize seeking God's wisdom through prayer and Scripture. Trust in God's Ultimate Plan Even when human understanding fails, we can trust that God's plan is perfect and will prevail. This trust should bring peace and assurance in our lives. Humility in Our Own Understanding Recognizing the limitations of our own wisdom should lead us to humility and reliance on God, rather than pride in our own intellect. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 21What is the Bible's perspective on intuition? Proverbs 21:31: If ultimate victory comes from God rather than human effort, why does history record victories by armies and leaders who seem to have no divine guidance? Who was Ahithophel in the Bible? Proverbs 16:9 says humans plan their course, but the Lord determines their steps--how does this align with the concept of free will if God ultimately controls the outcome?(30) There is no wisdom . . . against the Lord--Comp. 1Corinthians 3:19; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 2:4.Verse 30. - There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord; i.e. in opposition to him, which can be compared with his, or which can avail against him (comp. Job 5:13; Psalm 33:10, 11; Isaiah 29:14; 1 Corinthians 1:20; 1 Corinthians 3:19). Septuagint, "There is no wisdom, there is no courage (ἀνδρεία), there is no counsel, in respect of the ungodly;" πρὸς τὸν ἀσεβῆ, neged Jahve, being taken as "that which is against Jahve," equivalent to "impious." Wordsworth quotes Horace, 'Carm.,' 3:6. 5, etc. - "Dis te minorem quod geris, imperus: Hebrew Noאֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle wisdom, חָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle understanding, תְּבוּנָ֑ה (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice and no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle counsel עֵ֝צָ֗ה (‘ê·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence can prevail against לְנֶ֣גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Links Proverbs 21:30 NIVProverbs 21:30 NLT Proverbs 21:30 ESV Proverbs 21:30 NASB Proverbs 21:30 KJV Proverbs 21:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:30 French Bible Proverbs 21:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding (Prov. 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