Lamentations 3:37

New International Reader's Version

Suppose people order something to happen. It won’t happen unless the Lord has planned it.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king said, “You and Joab are sons of Zeruiah. What does this have to do with you? Maybe the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David.’ If he did, who can ask him, ‘Why are you doing this?’ ”

1 Kings 22:34

But someone shot an arrow without taking aim. The arrow hit the king of Israel between the parts of his armor. The king told his chariot driver, “Turn the chariot around. Get me out of this battle. I’ve been wounded.”

2 Kings 6:33

Elisha was still talking to the elders when the messenger came down to him. The king also arrived. He said, “The Lord has sent this horrible trouble on us. Why should I wait any longer for him to help us?”

Job 10:13

“ ‘But here’s what you hid in your heart. Here’s what you had on your mind.

Job 2:10

Job replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. We accept good things from God. So we should also accept trouble when he sends it.” In spite of everything, Job didn’t say anything that was sinful.

Exodus 10:10

Pharaoh said, “Suppose I ever let you go, along with your women and children. Then the Lord really will be with all of you! Clearly you are planning to do something bad.

Proverbs 16:9

In their hearts human beings plan their lives. But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Proverbs 21:30

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

Isaiah 46:10

Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say, ‘My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’

Jeremiah 23:32

I am against prophets who talk about dreams that did not come from me,” announces the Lord. “They tell foolish lies. Their lies lead my people astray. But I did not send these prophets. I did not appoint them. They do not help my people in the least,” announces the Lord.

Daniel 4:35

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?”

Romans 9:15

He said to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy. I will show love to those I love.” (Exodus 33:19)

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.