Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. New Living Translation The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. English Standard Version The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. Berean Standard Bible The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. King James Bible The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. New King James Version The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. New American Standard Bible The LORD nullifies the plan of nations; He frustrates the plans of peoples. NASB 1995 The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. NASB 1977 The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the thoughts of the peoples. Amplified Bible The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He makes the thoughts and plans of the people ineffective. Christian Standard Bible The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; he thwarts the plans of the peoples. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; He thwarts the plans of the peoples. American Standard Version Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. Contemporary English Version The LORD destroys the plans and spoils the schemes of the nations. English Revised Version The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought: he maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of none effect. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD blocks the plans of the nations. He frustrates the schemes of the people of the world. Good News Translation The LORD frustrates the purposes of the nations; he keeps them from carrying out their plans. International Standard Version The LORD makes void the counsel of nations; he frustrates the plans of peoples. Majority Standard Bible The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. NET Bible The LORD frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples. New Heart English Bible The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of no effect. World English Bible Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH made void the counsel of nations, "" He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah made void the counsel of nations, He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah made vain the counsel of the nations: he brought the purposes of the peoples to nought. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord bringeth to naught the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and casteth away the counsels of princes. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD foils the plan of nations, frustrates the designs of peoples. New Revised Standard Version The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD brings the counsel of the Gentiles to nought; the LORD makes the devices of the people of no effect. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH nullifies the counsel of the nations; LORD JEHOVAH nullifies the strategies of the peoples. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord frustrates the counsels of the nations; he brings to nought also the reasonings of the peoples, and brings to nought the counsels of princes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise to the Creator…9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. 10The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. 11The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.… Cross References Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Isaiah 8:10 Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Job 5:12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Lamentations 3:37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Isaiah 40:23 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” James 4:13-15 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” Acts 5:38-39 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Treasury of Scripture The LORD brings the counsel of the heathen to nothing: he makes the devices of the people of none effect. The Lord Psalm 2:1-4 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Psalm 9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Exodus 1:10-12 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land… bringeth [heb. Isaiah 44:25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; he maketh Psalm 21:11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Psalm 140:8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. Jump to Previous Counsel Devices Disallowed Effect Frustrates Frustrateth Heathen Makes Maketh Nations Naught Nought Nullifies Peoples Plans Purposes Thoughts Thwarts Undoes VoidJump to Next Counsel Devices Disallowed Effect Frustrates Frustrateth Heathen Makes Maketh Nations Naught Nought Nullifies Peoples Plans Purposes Thoughts Thwarts Undoes VoidPsalm 33 1. God is to be praised for his goodness6. for his power 12. and for his providence 20. Confidence is to be placed in God The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; This phrase highlights God's sovereignty over human affairs. Throughout biblical history, nations have often devised plans contrary to God's will, such as the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9), where God confused their language to prevent their plans. This demonstrates that no matter how powerful or strategic a nation may be, God's purposes prevail. The phrase also reflects the theme found in Proverbs 19:21, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails." Historically, empires like Babylon, Assyria, and Rome had grand designs, yet their plans were ultimately subject to God's overarching plan for history. This serves as a reminder of the futility of opposing God's will and the assurance that His divine plan will be accomplished. He thwarts the devices of the peoples. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. In this verse, He is depicted as the ultimate authority over the plans of nations and peoples. 2. Nations Refers to the various groups and countries of the world. In the context of the Old Testament, this often includes both Israel and the surrounding Gentile nations. 3. Peoples This term is often used to describe groups within nations, emphasizing the collective human efforts and intentions that God can thwart. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsRecognize that God holds ultimate authority over all nations and their plans. This should bring comfort and assurance to believers, knowing that no human power can thwart God's purposes. Human Plans vs. Divine Will Understand that while planning is a part of human responsibility, it is essential to submit our plans to God's will, acknowledging His greater wisdom and purpose. Trust in God's Control In times of global uncertainty or personal challenges, trust that God is in control and that His plans are for the ultimate good of His people. Prayerful Planning Encourage believers to seek God's guidance in their personal and communal plans, ensuring that their intentions align with His will. Witness to God's Power Use the understanding of God's sovereignty as a testimony to others, showing that faith in God provides stability and hope amidst worldly chaos.(10) The Lord bringeth.--The thought now passes on to the irresistible rule of Jehovah. His counsel stands for all generations, and being righteous as well as eternal, frustrates the counsel and thoughts of the heathen, while His chosen people (Psalm 33:12) rest in stable peace under the Theocracy. (Comp. Acts 5:38.) The word devices in Psalm 33:10 should be thoughts, as in Psalm 33:11, or, better in both, purposes. Psalm 33:12 is the pivot, as it were, on which the whole psalm turns, and was doubtless sung in full chorus. Verse 10. - The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought; literally, frustrates the counsel of the heathen, causes it to fail (see 2 Kings 6:8-12; Daniel 6:5-28). He maketh the devices of the people - rather, the peoples - of none effect. Another instance of the mere repetition of a thought in other words.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel frustrates הֵפִ֥יר (hê·p̄îr) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6331: Break, bring to nothing, utterly take the plans עֲצַת־ (‘ă·ṣaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence of the nations; גּוֹיִ֑ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts He thwarts הֵ֝נִ֗יא (hê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5106: To refuse, forbid, dissuade, neutralize the devices מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת (maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan of the peoples. עַמִּֽים׃ (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Psalm 33:10 NIVPsalm 33:10 NLT Psalm 33:10 ESV Psalm 33:10 NASB Psalm 33:10 KJV Psalm 33:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 33:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 33:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 33:10 French Bible Psalm 33:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 33:10 Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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