Psalms 33:10
Psalms 33:10 in Multiple Translations
The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.
The Lord undoes the designs of the nations; he makes the thoughts of the peoples without effect.
The Lord foils the decisions of the nations, he frustrates the plans of the peoples,
The Lord breaketh the counsell of the heathen, and bringeth to nought the deuices of the people.
Jehovah made void the counsel of nations, He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples.
The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of no effect.
Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Yahweh frustrates the things that the pagan nations decide to do. He prevents them from doing the evil things that they plan to do.
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Psalms 33:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽהוָ֗ה
הֵפִ֥יר
עֲצַת
גּוֹיִ֑ם
הֵ֝נִ֗יא
מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת
עַמִּֽים
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הֵפִ֥יר
pûwr
H6331
to break
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
עֲצַת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fs
גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
הֵ֝נִ֗יא
nûwʼ
H5106
to forbid
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת
machăshâbâh
H4284
plot
N-fp
עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:10
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הֵפִ֥יר
pûwr
H6331
"to break"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This verb means to break or crush something, and is often translated as break or bring to nought. It appears in various forms, such as utterly take, and is related to another Hebrew word for breaking.
Definition: (Hiphil) to break, crush Another spelling of pa.rar (פָּרַר "to break" H6565A)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: break, bring to nought, [idiom] utterly take. See also: Psalms 33:10; Psalms 89:34; Ezekiel 17:19.
עֲצַת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
הֵ֝נִ֗יא
nûwʼ
H5106
"to forbid"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To forbid means to refuse or hold something back, as seen in Exodus when God forbids the Israelites from worshiping idols. This word is used to describe God's commands and warnings. It emphasizes the importance of obedience.
Definition: 1) to hinder, hold back, forbid, disallow, restrain, frustrate 1a) (Qal) to hinder, hold back 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to restrain, forbid, frustrate 1b2) to restrain, make averse, discourage
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: break, disallow, discourage, make of none effect. See also: Numbers 30:6; Numbers 32:7; Psalms 33:10.
מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת
machăshâbâh
H4284
"plot"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a plan, device, or invention, which can be either good or bad. It appears in places like 2 Chronicles 2:11 and Esther 8:3, where it is used to describe clever ideas or schemes. The word is associated with creativity and problem-solving.
Definition: 1) thought, device 1a) thought 1b) device, plan, purpose 1c) invention
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought. See also: Genesis 6:5; Proverbs 19:21; Psalms 33:10.
עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
- Sermons on Psalms 33:10
Context — Praise to the Creator
8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.
9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.
10The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.
11The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. 12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 21:11 | Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail. |
| 2 | Job 5:12–13 | He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. |
| 3 | Isaiah 44:25 | who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:30 | There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 15:31 | Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” |
| 6 | Psalms 140:8 | Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah |
| 7 | 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. ” |
| 8 | Psalms 2:1–4 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
| 9 | Psalms 9:15 | The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. |
| 10 | Isaiah 7:5–7 | For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying: ‘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. |
Psalms 33:10 Summary
Psalms 33:10 tells us that God is in control of the world and can stop or change the plans of nations to achieve His own purposes. This means that even when it seems like evil or chaos is reigning, God is still on the throne and working everything out for good, as seen in Romans 8:28. We can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, knowing that His plans are to prosper us, not to harm us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. By remembering this, we can have peace and hope, even in uncertain times, and trust in God's love and care for us, as seen in John 3:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to frustrate the plans of the nations?
This means that God is in control of world events and can stop or redirect the plans of nations to achieve His own purposes, as seen in Psalms 33:10 and supported by Proverbs 21:1, which says that the king's heart is in God's hand.
Does this mean that God is against all nations?
No, God is not against all nations, but rather He is against the sinful and rebellious plans of nations, as seen in Psalms 33:10, and He desires all nations to come to know and worship Him, as stated in Revelation 7:9-10.
How can I trust in God's sovereignty over the nations?
You can trust in God's sovereignty by remembering that His counsel stands forever, as stated in Psalms 33:11, and by trusting in His goodness and love, as seen in Psalms 136:1 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What is the relationship between God's plans and human plans?
God's plans are often in contrast to human plans, as seen in Psalms 33:10, and as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9, God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and His plans are to prosper us, not to harm us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How do I see God's sovereignty at work in the world around me, and how can I trust in His plans?
- In what ways can I align my own plans and desires with God's plans, as stated in Psalms 33:11?
- How can I use Psalms 33:10 to comfort and encourage myself when faced with uncertain or difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that nations or people have tried to thwart God's plans, and what were the consequences, as seen in Acts 4:24-28 and Psalms 2:1-4?
- How can I pray for my nation and its leaders, asking God to guide and direct them, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:10
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the Heathen to nought,.... The psalmist having taken notice of the works of creation, in order to excite the saints to praise, proceeds to observe the providence of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:10
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. Counsel of the pagan - Hebrew, the nations; namely, their counsel against the Lord's people (Psalms 2:1-4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
Of the heathen; or, of the nations; though nations combine themselves and their counsels together, yet he defeats them when he pleaseth. Thus he passeth from the work of creation to the works of providence, and from the instances of his power in senseless and unreasonable creatures, to manifest his power in overruling the thoughts, and wills: and actions of all men, whether single or united.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
Psalms 33:10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.Ver. 10. The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought] i.e. He counterworketh the devil and his imps, who would overturn and destroy the fair order of nature, mingle heaven and earth together, as it were, and soon mar all. God frustrateth the counsels and attempts of such tumultuating firebrands and trouble states; and maugre their malice preserveth politics, laws, judgments, and natural equity; without which mankind could not long subsist. "Who, then, would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain," Jeremiah 10:7 Revelation 15:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
(10) The Lord bringeth.—The thought now passes on to the irresistible rule of Jehovah. His counsel stands for all generations, and being righteous as well as eternal, frustrates the counsel and thoughts of the heathen, while His chosen people (Psalms 33:12) rest in stable peace under the Theocracy. (Comp. Acts 5:38.) The word devices in Psalms 33:10 should be thoughts, as in Psalms 33:11, or, better in both, purposes.Psalms 33:12 is the pivot, as it were, on which the whole psalm turns, and was doubtless sung in full chorus.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
Verse 10. The counsel of the heathen to naught] This appears to be similar to what is mentioned in the second Psalm; the useless attempts of the Gentiles to prevent the extension of the kingdom of Christ in the earth: and it may refer to similar attempts of ungodly nations or men to prevent the promulgation of the Gospel, and the universal dissemination of truth in the world.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:10
4–11. The grounds of praise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:10
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought - Margin: “maketh frustrate.” The Hebrew word means to “break,” or to “annul.” The word here rendered “heathen” means “nations;” and the idea is
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:10
10. Counsel of the heathen—From God’s dominion over all worlds, the author descends to his government of nations. His power in nature is pledged to the defence of his people and the punishment of wicked nations.
Sermons on Psalms 33:10
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Does Your Jesus Shine in the Dark by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'Does Your Jesus Shine in the Dark?' from Matthew chapter 23 emphasizes the importance of opening our hearts to the true Jesus, not a self-crafted version, to exp |
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Fear Not by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delivers a sermon on overcoming fear by emphasizing the detrimental effects of fear, such as paralysis and discouragement. He draws parallels from President Franklin |
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The Man Who Knew Too Much by Gilbert K. Chesterton | Gilbert K. Chesterton preaches about the mysterious and elusive Prince Michael, known for his talent of appearing and disappearing at will, leading to a series of daring escapes an |
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The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge. (1 Cor. 2:2) by George Whitefield | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'boule' in the Bible, emphasizing that it signifies a decision or plan resulting from inner deliberation, often reflecting God's heart of in |
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A Few Hints to Them That Are Sanctified by William Gadsby | William Gadsby emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sacredness and perfection of God's Word, cautioning against misinterpreting Scripture to fit personal agendas or diminis |
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A Saviour for Egypt by George Warnock | George Warnock emphasizes the story of Joseph, who was chosen by God to save lives during a famine, yet faced betrayal and captivity in Egypt. Despite his brothers' attempts to thw |
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Neither the Devil nor His Imps by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that no plans or schemes of the devil or his followers can succeed against God's people, as the Lord's purposes are unshakeable and eternal. He reassures b |