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Proverbs 21:30

What does Proverbs 21:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.

Context

v.29A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

v.30This passage

v.31The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 8:9

    Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.

  • Isaiah 14:27

    For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

  • Acts 5:39

    but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God.

  • Acts 4:27

    for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together,

  • 1 Corinthians 3:19

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

  • 1 Peter 2:8

    and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

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