Psalms 21:11
Psalms 21:11 in Multiple Translations
Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform.
For their thoughts were bitter against you: they had an evil design in their minds, which they were not able to put into effect.
Though they plot evil against you, their malicious schemes will not succeed.
For they intended euill against thee, and imagined mischiefe, but they shall not preuaile.
For they stretched out against Thee evil, They devised a wicked device, they prevail not,
For they intended evil against you. They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed.
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform .
I was cast upon thee from the womb. From my mother’s womb thou art my God,
They planned to harm you, but what they plan will never succeed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:11
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Psalms 21:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פִּ֭רְיָ/מוֹ
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
תְּאַבֵּ֑ד
וְ֝/זַרְעָ֗/ם
מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
אָדָֽם
פִּ֭רְיָ/מוֹ
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms | Suff
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
תְּאַבֵּ֑ד
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
וְ֝/זַרְעָ֗/ם
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
Conj | N-ms | Suff
מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:11
פִּ֭רְיָ/מוֹ
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
תְּאַבֵּ֑ד
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
וְ֝/זַרְעָ֗/ם
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
מִ/בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
- Sermons on Psalms 21:11
Context — After the Battle
9You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.
10You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men.
11Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
12For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them. 13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 10:2 | In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. |
| 2 | Psalms 2:1 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? |
| 3 | Psalms 31:13 | For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 11:18–19 | And the LORD informed me, so I knew. Then You showed me their deeds. For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 7:6–7 | ‘Let us invade Judah, terrorize it, and divide it among ourselves. Then we can install the son of Tabeal over it as king.’ But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. |
| 6 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 7 | Matthew 2:16 | When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. |
| 8 | Acts 4:17–18 | But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. |
| 9 | Matthew 27:63–64 | “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.” |
| 10 | Matthew 2:8 | And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.” |
Psalms 21:11 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 21:11, is a promise that God is in control and that the plans of those who oppose Him will ultimately fail. This doesn't mean that we will never face difficulties or challenges, but it does mean that God is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28. We can trust God because He is all-powerful and sovereign, and He has promised to be with us and protect us, as seen in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the schemes of those who intend harm will not prevail?
This verse, Psalms 21:11, means that despite the evil plans of those who oppose God, their plans will ultimately fail, as seen in Isaiah 54:17, which says that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.
Why do the wicked intend harm to God?
The wicked intend harm to God because they are in rebellion against Him, as stated in Romans 8:7, which says that the carnal mind is hostile to God.
Is this verse promising that believers will never face harm?
No, this verse is not promising that believers will never face harm, but rather that the ultimate plans of the wicked will not succeed, as seen in Psalms 23:4, which says that even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with us.
How can we trust that God will thwart the plans of the wicked?
We can trust that God will thwart the plans of the wicked because He is all-powerful and sovereign, as stated in Jeremiah 32:17, which says that nothing is too difficult for God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God thwart the plans of the wicked in my own life or in the lives of others?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty in the face of evil and opposition?
- What are some things that I can do to align myself with God's plans and purposes, rather than opposing Him?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are facing persecution or opposition?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:11
For they intended evil against thee,.... All evil, whether in thought or deed, if not immediately and directly, yet is ultimately against the Lord, whose law is transgressed, and who is despised and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:11
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Intended evil - against Israel's king. Literally, They inclined, or bent evil upon thee, to throw it down on thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
Against thee, i.e. against God, not directly, but by conseqence, because it was against David, whom God had anointed, and against the Lord’ s people, whose injuries God takes as done to himself, . To perform; such supplements are usual after this verb, as 139:6 . Or, for which they were unable or insufficient. Or, but they did not prevail, as this verb signifies, 129:2. This clause seems to be added to teach us this great and necessary lesson, that men are justly punished by God for their wicked intentions, although they be hindered from the execution of them, contrary to what some Jewish doctors and others have taught.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
Psalms 21:11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, [which] they are not able [to perform].Ver. 11. For they intended evil against thee] Because against thy people. He that wrongeth a subject is arraigned for injury done to the king, his crown and dignity. And as a certain gentleman of Normandy was executed for but intending only to kill Francis II, king of France, which he told to a priest, sub sigillo confessionis, not thinking ever to hear further of it again; so here.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
(11) For they.—Better, though they have intended evil against thee, have plotted mischief, they have no power at all.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
Verse 11. For they intended evil] Sinners shall not be permitted to do all that is in their power against the godly; much less shall they be able to perform all that they wish.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:11
8–12. The king, who must be supposed to be present, is now addressed. This victory is an earnest of future victories. The total destruction of all his enemies is confidently anticipated.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:11
For they intended evil against thee - literally, “They stretched out evil.” The idea seems to be derived from “stretching out” or laying snares, nets, or gins, for the purpose of taking wild beasts.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:11
11. They intended—Rather, they extended, in a hostile sense, as the word more commonly means. They “extended,” or directed, their evil designs against God. Job 15:15; Jeremiah 21:5. So, also, the second hemistich.
Sermons on Psalms 21:11
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Bringing the Power of God Into Prayer by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of speaking and the impact it can have on someone's life. He shares a story from the Old Testament about three lepers who made a c |
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The Communion of Saints by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of the communion of saints, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 13:14. He emphasizes that what one shares is a reflection of what one is |
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Pride and Shame or Humility and Wisdom by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of walking in humility rather than pride to receive God's grace and wisdom. Those who walk in pride end up with shame, as seen in the wicked |
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Pride by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delivers a powerful sermon on the detestable nature of pride and arrogance, highlighting how pride is deeply rooted in the human heart and is considered the 'sin of si |
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(Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can |
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Pray Big and Pray Bold by Sundar Krishnan | This sermon emphasizes the power of intercessory prayer in shaping the future and creating a better world. It explores the concept of spiritual defiance through prayer, believing i |
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Articles of Engagement for Spiritual Warfare by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a witch doctor and witnessing the power of God. The speaker describes how the witch doctor attempted to har |