30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 30)The designing busy part of mankind are directed, in all their counsels and undertakings, to have their eye to God, and to believe, 1. That there can be no success against God, and therefore they must never act in opposition to him, in contempt of his commands, or in contradiction to his counsels. Though they think they have wisdom , and understanding , and counsel , the best politics and politicia…
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