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11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
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There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-11)Four things the psalmist expresses in these verses: I. The great desire he had that God might be praised. He did not think he did it so well himself, but that he wished others also might be employed in this work; the more the better, in this concert: it is the more like heaven. 1. Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here pressed upon all good people (Ps. 33:1): Rejoice in the Lor…
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