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Psalms 33:11

Psalms 33:11
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever,.... By which are meant, not the doctrines of the Gospel, nor the ordinances of it; though these will stand firm, and remain to the end of the world; but the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The counsel of the Lord - The purpose of the Lord. Standeth for ever - It will be carried out. It will never be changed. There can be no “superior” counsel or will to change it, as is the case with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 33:1-11

Four things the psalmist expresses in these verses:

I. The great desire he had that God might be praised. He did not think he did it so well himself, but that he wished others also might be employed…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The A.V. obscures the parallelism between Psa 33:10-11. The counsel of the nations and the thoughts of the peoples are contrasted with the counsel of Jehovah and the thoughts of his heart. His counsel…