There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
James 4:15 - King James Version - American Edition For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing]. American Standard Version (1901) For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that. Common English Bible Here’s what you ought to say: “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” Catholic Public Domain Version For what is your life? It is a mist that appears for a brief time, and afterwards will vanish away. So what you ought to say is: "If the Lord wills," or, "If we live," we will do this or that. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For what is your life? It is a vapour which appeareth for a little while, and afterwards shall vanish away. For that you should say: If the Lord will, and if we shall live, we will do this or that. |
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
but bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
that I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.