Jeremiah 48:30

I myself know, says the Lord, his boasting, and that his ability is not in accord with it, nor is it in accord with what he has been striving to do.

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In The King James Version

I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.

In Context

29We have listened to the arrogance of Moab; he is very proud: his exaltation, and arrogance, and pride, and the loftiness of his heart.

31For this reason, I will wail over Moab, and I will cry out to all of Moab, to the men on the brick wall who are lamenting.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:10Fear the Lord, all you his saints. For there is no destitution for those who fear him.

Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.

Isaiah 37:28I know your habitation, and your arrival, and your departure, and your madness against me.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 48:15-47

The Judgment of Moab. ( b. c. 605.) 14 How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war? 15 Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts. 16 The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. 17 All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod! 18 Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy… Read the whole commentary →

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