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his intentions can never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The plan of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The counsel of Yahweh stands forever, The thoughts of His heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The thoughts <i>and</i> plans of His heart through all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation to generation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The counsel of Jehovah standeth fast for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But what the LORD has planned will stand forever. His thoughts never change. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD standeth fast for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD's plan stands firm forever. His thoughts stand firm in every generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But his plans endure forever; his purposes last eternally. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The counsel of YHWH stands for all time, "" The thoughts of His heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The counsel of Jehovah to the age standeth, The thoughts of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The counsel of Jehovah shall stand forever, the purposes of his heart to generation and generation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:11>But the counsel of the Lord remains for eternity, the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the plan of the LORD stands forever, the designs of his heart through all generations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The counsel of LORD JEHOVAH stands to eternity and the thought of his heart to a generation of generations.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, The thoughts of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the counsel of the Lord endures for ever, the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3548" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ă·ṣaṯ (N-fsc) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">The counsel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ta·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stands forever,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4284.htm" title="4284: maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Thought, device. Or machashebeth; from chashab; a contrivance, i.e. a texture, machine, or intention, plan.">the purposes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of His heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: lə·ḏōr (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: wā·ḏōr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">generations.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a></span><br />But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a></span><br />O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Acts 4:28</a></span><br />They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Hebrews 6:17</a></span><br />So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a></span><br />For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.</p><p class="hdg">The counsel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a></b></br> But he <i>is</i> in one <i>mind</i>, and who can turn him? and <i>what</i> his soul desireth, even <i>that</i> he doeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></b></br> <i>There are</i> many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24,27</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, <i>so</i> shall it stand: … </p><p class="hdg">thoughts</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a></b></br> O LORD, how great are thy works! <i>and</i> thy thoughts are very deep.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8,9</a></b></br> For my thoughts <i>are</i> not your thoughts, neither <i>are</i> your ways my ways, saith the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a></b></br> For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.</p><p class="hdg">all generations [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Acts 15:18</a></b></br> Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/24-9.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/24-6.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/psalms/33-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Thoughts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/38-2.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/78-21.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/58-2.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Thoughts</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The counsel of the LORD stands forever</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's wisdom and plans. In biblical context, "counsel" refers to God's divine plan and purpose, which is unchanging and steadfast. Unlike human plans that are often temporary and flawed, God's counsel is perfect and eternal. This is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>, where God declares the end from the beginning, highlighting His sovereignty and omniscience. The idea that God's counsel stands forever assures believers of the reliability and trustworthiness of His promises, as seen in <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, where God is described as not being like humans who lie or change their minds.<p><b>the purposes of His heart to all generations</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the enduring and unchanging nature of God's intentions and desires. The "purposes of His heart" suggest a deep, personal commitment from God towards humanity, reflecting His love and faithfulness. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God's covenantal relationship with His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>, which speaks of God's faithfulness to a thousand generations. The phrase "to all generations" indicates that God's plans are not limited to a specific time or people but extend throughout history, offering hope and assurance to all who trust in Him. This continuity is also seen in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is presented as the fulfillment of God's eternal purposes, bridging the Old and New Covenants and offering salvation to all who believe, as highlighted in <a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Ephesians 3:11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the eternal and unchanging God of Israel, whose counsel and purposes are steadfast.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is the author who expresses trust in God's eternal plans.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations</a></b><br>Refers to all people across time, emphasizing the timeless nature of God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_god's_counsel.htm">The Eternal Nature of God's Counsel</a></b><br>God's plans are not subject to change or failure. Unlike human intentions, His counsel is eternal and reliable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God's sovereign will, knowing that His purposes are for their ultimate good and His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's purposes extend to all generations, reminding us of our responsibility to pass down faith and trust in God to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_with_god's_purposes.htm">Aligning with God's Purposes</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we should seek to align our lives with God's eternal purposes, seeking His guidance in our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/assurance_in_uncertainty.htm">Assurance in Uncertainty</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, believers can find peace and assurance in the knowledge that God's counsel stands firm, providing stability and hope.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_explain_changes_in_god's_plans.htm">Psalm 33:11 speaks of the Lord’s plans standing forever; how do we explain apparent historical changes in God’s dealings with humanity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_there_little_evidence_for_1_chr_3.htm">How do we explain the lack of external or archaeological evidence for many individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 3?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_91_contradict_job's_suffering.htm">In light of biblical accounts where the righteous do suffer (e.g., Job), does Psalm 91 contradict other Scriptures regarding God's protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_prepare_a_sermon_effectively.htm">How do you effectively prepare a sermon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations</span>; or, the thoughts of <span class="accented">his</span> heart - the same word as in the latter clause of the preceding verse. The contrast is made as complete as possible. Human counsels and devices fail and come to nought, the Divine counsels and devices abide, stand fast, and remain firm for ever (comp. <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a>; <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a>; <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The counsel</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stands forever,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲמֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the purposes</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְשְׁב֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4284.htm">Strong's 4284: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝בּ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">generations.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָדֹֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḏōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:11 The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>