Lamentations 3:37

New American Bible - revised edition

Who speaks so that it comes to pass, unless the Lord commands it?

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king replied: “What business is it of mine or of yours, sons of Zeruiah, that he curses? Suppose the Lord has told him to curse David; who then will dare to say, ‘Why are you doing this?’”

1 Kings 22:34

But someone drew his bow at random, and hit the king of Israel between the joints of his breastplate. He ordered his charioteer, “Rein about and take me out of the ranks, for I am wounded.”

2 Kings 6:33

While Elisha was still speaking, the messenger came down to him and said, “This evil is from the Lord. Why should I trust in the Lord any longer?”

Job 10:13

Yet these things you have hidden in your heart; I know they are your purpose:

Job 2:10

But he said to her, “You speak as foolish women do. We accept good things from God; should we not accept evil?” Through all this, Job did not sin in what he said. Job’s Three Friends.

Exodus 10:10

“The Lord help you,” Pharaoh replied, “if I let your little ones go with you! Clearly, you have some evil in mind.

Proverbs 16:9

The human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the Lord that endures.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel prevail against the Lord.

Isaiah 46:10

At the beginning I declare the outcome; from of old, things not yet done. I say that my plan shall stand, I accomplish my every desire.

Jeremiah 23:32

Yes, I am against the prophets who tell lying dreams—oracle of the Lord—those who lead my people astray by recounting their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them; they do this people no good at all—oracle of the Lord.

Romans 9:15

For he says to Moses: “I will show mercy to whom I will, I will take pity on whom I will.”

Ephesians 1:11

In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will,