Jeremiah 48:30

I know, saith the Lord, his boasting, and that the strength thereof is not according to it, neither hath it endeavoured to do according as it was able.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 heard the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his haughtiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the loftiness of his heart.

31Therefore will I lament for Moab, and I will cry out to all Moab, for the men of the brick wall that mourn.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:10The Lord bringeth to naught the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and casteth away the counsels of princes.

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

Isaiah 37:28I know thy dwelling, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage 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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