Proverbs 21:30
Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
In Context
29The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his way.
31The horse is made ready for the day of war, but power to overcome is from the Lord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 11:9But Uriah took his rest at the door of the king's house, with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house.
2 Kings 6:12And one of them said, Not one of us, my lord king; but Elisha, the prophet in Israel, gives the king of Israel news of the words you say even in your bedroom.
Proverbs 19:21A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
Isaiah 8:9Have knowledge, O peoples, and be in fear; give ear, all you far-off parts of the earth:
Isaiah 36:5You say you have a design and strength for war, but these are only words: now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?
Jeremiah 9:23This is the word of the Lord: Let not the wise man take pride in his wisdom, or the strong man in his strength, or the man of wealth in his wealth:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:30
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. Here is, 1. The presumption and impudence of a wicked man: He hardens his face —brazens it, that he may not blush—steels it, that he may not tremble when he commits the greatest crimes; he bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the checks of his own conscience, the reproofs of the word and the rebukes of Providence; he will have his way and nothing shall hinder him, Isa. lvii. 17 . 2. The caution and circumspection of a good… Read the whole commentary →