Psalm 33:11

Translations

Modern

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Traditional

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Literal

The counsel of YHWH stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation and to generation.

Latin

Consilium autem Domini in æternum manet; cogitationes cordis ejus in generatione et generationem.

Original

Hebrew

English

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Notes

Psalms 33:11

God’s word still orders creation and will do so forever.
God's purposes are wonderful (Psalms 40:5; 92:5).

Psalms 33:8–11

Fear of the Lord begins with awe for God and for his powerful word. His word created everything and continues to order and sustain creation. He frustrates the plans of people who oppose his will.

Psalms 33:1–22

This hymn of creation (see also Psalms 8, 19, 104, 145) might be a continuation of Psalm 32. It urges readers to praise God (Psalm 33:1–3), to recognize the power of his word in creation (33:4–7), and to respect the Creator (33:8–11). It gives hope to forgiven sinners (Psalm 32) that they can live a new life in the fear of the Lord and under divine protection.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creator-King

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Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
Job 23:13
But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.
Isaiah 55:8–9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD.
Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?
Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,
Isaiah 14:27
The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Psalm 92:5
How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!
Micah 4:12
But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD or understand His plan, for He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor.

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