Proverbs 21:30
Wisdom is nothing, and understanding is nothing, And devices are nothing, against the LORD.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
In Context
29The wicked man hardeneth his face; But the upright directeth his way.
31The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is from the LORD.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:21Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
Isaiah 8:9Rage, ye nations, and despair! Give ear, all ye distant parts of the earth! Gird yourselves, and despair! Gird yourselves, and despair!
Isaiah 36:5Thou sayest, (but it is vain talk,) “I have counsel and strength for war.” In whom, then, dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Nor let the mighty glory in his might, Nor let the rich glory in his riches!
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 →