Proverbs 21:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

No wisdom, discernment or counsel succeeds against ADONAI.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

There is no wisdom{H2451} nor understanding{H8394} nor counsel{H6098} against the LORD{H3068}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 5:39

  • But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

Proverbs 19:21

  • ¶ [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Jeremiah 9:23

  • ¶ 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:

Isaiah 14:27

  • For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

1 Corinthians 3:19

  • For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

1 Corinthians 3:20

  • And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

Isaiah 8:9

  • ¶ Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.

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Commentary for Proverbs 21:30

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2451
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חׇכְמָה
    Transliteration: chokmâh
    Pronunciation: khok-maw'
    Description: from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
  2. Strong's Number: H8394
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תָּבוּן
    Transliteration: tâbûwn
    Pronunciation: taw-boon'
    Description: and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from בִּין; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice; discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
  3. Strong's Number: H6098
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֵצָה
    Transliteration: ʻêtsâh
    Pronunciation: ay-tsaw'
    Description: from יָעַץ; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence; advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose.
  4. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.