Daniel 4:35

New International Reader's Version

He considers all the nations on earth to be nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven. He does what he wants with the nations of the earth. No one can hold back his hand. No one can say to him, “What have you done?”

Cross References

Job 23:13

“But he’s the only God. Who can oppose him? He does anything he wants to do.

Job 34:29

But if he remains silent, who can judge him? If he turns his face away, who can see him? He rules over individual people and nations alike.

Job 40:2

“I am the Mighty One. Will the man who argues with me correct me? Let him who brings charges against me answer me!”

Job 42:2

“I know that you can do anything. No one can keep you from doing what you plan to do.

Job 9:4

His wisdom is deep. His power is great. No one opposes him and comes away unharmed.

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven. He does anything he wants to do.

Psalm 135:6

The Lord does anything he wants to do in the heavens and on the earth. He does it even in the deepest parts of the oceans.

Psalm 33:14

From his throne he watches all those who live on the earth.

Psalm 39:5

You have given me only a few days to live. My whole life doesn’t seem like anything to you. No one lasts any longer than a breath. This is true even for those who feel secure.

Psalm 49:1

Hear this, all you nations. Listen, all you who live in this world.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, wise saying or plan can succeed against the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

The king has the final word. So who can ask him, “What are you doing?”

Isaiah 19:17

The people of Judah will bring terror to the Egyptians. Everyone in Egypt who hears the name of Judah will be terrified. That’s because of what the Lord who rules over all is planning to do to them.

Isaiah 26:9

My heart longs for you at night. My spirit longs for you in the morning. You will come and judge the earth. Then the people of the world will learn to do what is right.

Isaiah 43:13

“And that is not all! I have always been God, and I always will be. No one can save people from my power. When I do something, who can undo it?”

Daniel 6:27

He sets people free and saves them. He does miraculous signs and wonders. He does them in the heavens and on the earth. He has saved Daniel from the power of the lions.”

Jonah 1:14

Then they cried out to the Lord. They prayed, “Please, Lord, don’t let us die for taking this man’s life. After all, he might not be guilty of doing anything wrong. So don’t hold us responsible for killing him. Lord, you always do what you want to.”

Acts 11:17

God gave them the same gift he gave those of us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. So who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?”

Acts 4:28

They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.

Acts 5:39

But if their plans come from God, you won’t be able to stop these men. You will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

Acts 9:5

“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus,” he replied. “I am the one you are opposing.

1 Corinthians 10:22

Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?

1 Corinthians 2:16

“Who can ever know what is in the Lord’s mind? Can anyone ever teach him?” (Isaiah 40:13) But we have the mind of Christ.

Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.

Joshua 2:2

The king of Jericho was told, “Look! Some of the Israelites have come here tonight. They’ve come to check out the land.”

1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told him everything. He didn’t hide anything from him. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is best.”