Proverbs 21:30

The Message

Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of God.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:12

But one of his men said, “No, my master, dear king. It’s not any of us. It’s Elisha the prophet in Israel. He tells the king of Israel everything you say, even what you whisper in your bedroom.”

Proverbs 19:21

We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever happens, happens. Its destiny is fixed. You can’t argue with fate.

Jeremiah 9:23

God’s Message: “Don’t let the wise brag of their wisdom. Don’t let heroes brag of their exploits. Don’t let the rich brag of their riches. If you brag, brag of this and this only: That you understand and know me. I’m God, and I act in loyal love. I do what’s right and set things right and fair, and delight in those who do the same things. These are my trademarks.” God’s Decree. * * *

Jonah 1:13

But no. The men tried rowing back to shore. They made no headway. The storm only got worse and worse, wild and raging.

Acts 5:38

“So I am telling you: Hands off these men! Let them alone. If this program or this work is merely human, it will fall apart, but if it is of God, there is nothing you can do about it—and you better not be found fighting against God!”

Joshua 2:2

The king of Jericho was told, “We’ve just learned that men arrived tonight to spy out the land. They’re from the People of Israel.”