Proverbs 21:30 “There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail agai…”

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

Geneva Bible 1599

There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”

Acts 5:39 Proverbs 19:21 Jeremiah 9:23 Isaiah 14:27 Isaiah 7:5–7 1 Peter 2:8

Acts 5:39 · BSB

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Proverbs 19:21 · BSB

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Jeremiah 9:23 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.

Isaiah 14:27 · BSB

The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?

Isaiah 7:5–7 · BSB

For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying:

1 Peter 2:8 · BSB

and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.

Also

1 Corinthians 3:19–20

1 Corinthians 3:19–20 · BSB

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

29A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.

31A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

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