English Standard Version
Psalms 33:11
11The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.
Psalms 33:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
- New International Version (NIV)But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations.
- New Living Translation (NLT)But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.
Context of Psalms 33:11
9For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. 10The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. 12Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! 13The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man;
Read all of Psalms 33Psalms 33:11 word by word
עֲצַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה לְעוֹלָ֣ם תַּעֲמֹ֑ד מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת לִ֝בּ֗וֹ לְדֹ֣ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 33:11
- Job 23:13But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.
- Proverbs 19:21Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
- Isaiah 14:24The Lord of hosts has sworn: "As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,
- Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'
- Lamentations 3:37Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?
- Ezekiel 38:10"Thus says the Lord God: On that day, thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil scheme
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
- Acts 4:27for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,
- Ephesians 1:11In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
- Psalms 92:5How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep!
- Isaiah 55:8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
- Jeremiah 29:11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
- Micah 4:12But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord; they do not understand his plan, that he has gathered them as sheaves to the threshing floor.
- Acts 15:18known from of old.'
Commentaries on Psalms 33:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The counsel of the Lord - What he has determined shall be done. He determined to make a world, and he made it; to create man, and he created him. He determined that at a certain period God should be manifested in the flesh, and it was so; that he should taste death for every man, and he did so; that his Gospel should be preached in all the world; and behold it has already nearly overrun the whole earth. All his other counsels and thoughts, which refer to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The counsel of the Lord - The purpose of the Lord. Standeth for ever - It will be carried out. It will never be changed. There can be no “superior” counsel or will to change it, as is the case with the plans of men; and no purposes of any beings “inferior” to himself - angels, men, or devils - can affect, defeat, or modify his eternal plans. No changes in human affairs can impede his plans; no opposition can defeat them; no progress can supersede them…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11God’s word still orders creation and will do so forever. God's purposes are wonderful (Psalms 40:5; 92:5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1110-11. In God's providence He thwarts men's purposes and executes His own. heathen--literally, "nations."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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