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he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD nullifies the plan of nations; He frustrates the plans of peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the thoughts of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He makes the thoughts <i>and</i> plans of the people ineffective.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; he thwarts the plans of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; He thwarts the plans of the peoples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD destroys the plans and spoils the schemes of the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought: he maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of none effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD blocks the plans of the nations. He frustrates the schemes of the people of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the purposes of the nations; he keeps them from carrying out their plans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD makes void the counsel of nations; he frustrates the plans of peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH made void the counsel of nations, "" He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah made void the counsel of nations, He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah made vain the counsel of the nations: he brought the purposes of the peoples to nought.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord bringeth to naught the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and casteth away the counsels of princes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:10>The Lord scatters the counsels of the nations. Moreover, he reproves the thoughts of the people, and he rejects the counsels of the leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD foils the plan of nations, frustrates the designs of peoples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD brings the counsel of the Gentiles to nought; the LORD makes the devices of the people of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH nullifies the counsel of the nations; LORD JEHOVAH nullifies the strategies of the peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord frustrates the counsels of the nations; he brings to nought also the reasonings of the peoples, and brings to nought the counsels of princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-10.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=3542" 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">9</span>For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><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.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6331.htm" title="6331: hê·p̄îr (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- Break, bring to nothing, utterly take. A primitive root; to crush.">frustrates</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ă·ṣaṯ- (N-fsc) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">the plans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">of the nations;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5106.htm" title="5106: hê·nî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To hinder, restrain, frustrate. A primitive root; to refuse, forbid, dissuade, or neutralize.">He thwarts</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 devices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the peoples.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.…<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/8-10.htm">Isaiah 8:10</a></span><br />Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-12.htm">Job 5:12</a></span><br />He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<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="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></span><br />There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37</a></span><br />Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></span><br />who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,<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/40-23.htm">Isaiah 40:23</a></span><br />He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19</a></span><br />For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a></span><br />Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a></span><br />So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”<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="/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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD brings the counsel of the heathen to nothing: he makes the devices of the people of none effect.</p><p class="hdg">The Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-4</a></b></br> Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a></b></br> The heathen are sunk down in the pit <i>that</i> they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-10.htm">Exodus 1:10-12</a></b></br> Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and <i>so</i> get them up out of the land… </p><p class="hdg">bringeth [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></b></br> That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise <i>men</i> backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;</p><p class="hdg">he maketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Psalm 21:11</a></b></br> For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, <i>which</i> they are not able <i>to perform</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Psalm 140:8</a></b></br> Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; <i>lest</i> they exalt themselves. 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Throughout biblical history, nations have often devised plans contrary to God's will, such as the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>), where God confused their language to prevent their plans. This demonstrates that no matter how powerful or strategic a nation may be, God's purposes prevail. The phrase also reflects the theme found in <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a>, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails." Historically, empires like Babylon, Assyria, and Rome had grand designs, yet their plans were ultimately subject to God's overarching plan for history. This serves as a reminder of the futility of opposing God's will and the assurance that His divine plan will be accomplished.<p><b>He thwarts the devices of the peoples.</b><br>The term "devices" refers to schemes or strategies that people might employ to achieve their goals. This can be seen in the context of Israel's history, where surrounding nations often plotted against them, yet God protected His chosen people. An example is found in <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">2 Kings 19:32-36</a>, where God thwarts the Assyrian king Sennacherib's plans to conquer Jerusalem. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where the early church faced opposition, yet God continually thwarted the plans of those who sought to destroy it (<a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a>). Theologically, this underscores the belief that human wisdom and cunning are no match for divine wisdom and power. It also points to the ultimate victory of God's kingdom, as seen in Revelation, where the plans of earthly powers are ultimately defeated by Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. In this verse, He is depicted as the ultimate authority over the plans of nations and peoples.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the various groups and countries of the world. In the context of the Old Testament, this often includes both Israel and the surrounding Gentile nations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/peoples.htm">Peoples</a></b><br>This term is often used to describe groups within nations, emphasizing the collective human efforts and intentions that God can thwart.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>Recognize that God holds ultimate authority over all nations and their plans. This should bring comfort and assurance to believers, knowing that no human power can thwart God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_plans_vs._divine_will.htm">Human Plans vs. Divine Will</a></b><br>Understand that while planning is a part of human responsibility, it is essential to submit our plans to God's will, acknowledging His greater wisdom and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_control.htm">Trust in God's Control</a></b><br>In times of global uncertainty or personal challenges, trust that God is in control and that His plans are for the ultimate good of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayerful_planning.htm">Prayerful Planning</a></b><br>Encourage believers to seek God's guidance in their personal and communal plans, ensuring that their intentions align with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_god's_power.htm">Witness to God's Power</a></b><br>Use the understanding of God's sovereignty as a testimony to others, showing that faith in God provides stability and hope amidst worldly chaos.<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_to_reconcile_ezekiel_38_4_with_modern_tech.htm">How do we reconcile the literal mention of horses and ancient weaponry in Ezekiel 38:4 with modern warfare technology? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_zechariah_9_3-4_say_tyre_was_destroyed.htm">How can Zechariah 9:3–4 claim Tyre would be destroyed when archaeological evidence suggests Tyre was never fully deserted? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_athaliah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Athaliah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_7_8_contradict_romans_3_10.htm">If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">The Lord bringeth.</span>--The thought now passes on to the irresistible rule of Jehovah. His counsel stands for all generations, and being <span class= "ital">righteous </span>as well as <span class= "ital">eternal, </span>frustrates the counsel and thoughts of the heathen, while His chosen people (<a href="/psalms/33-12.htm" title="Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.">Psalm 33:12</a>) rest in stable peace under the Theocracy. (Comp. <a href="/acts/5-38.htm" title="And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nothing:">Acts 5:38</a>.) The word <span class= "ital">devices </span>in <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm" title="The LORD brings the counsel of the heathen to nothing: he makes the devices of the people of none effect.">Psalm 33:10</a> should be <span class= "ital">thoughts, </span>as in <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm" title="The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.">Psalm 33:11</a>, or, better in both, <span class= "ital">purposes.</span><p><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm" title="Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.">Psalm 33:12</a> is the pivot, as it were, on which the whole psalm turns, and was doubtless sung in full chorus.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought</span>; literally, <span class="accented">frustrates the counsel of the heathen</span>, <span class="accented">causes</span> it to fail (see <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">2 Kings 6:8-12</a>; <a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Daniel 6:5-28</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He maketh the devices of the people - rather,</span> <span class="accented">the peoples</span> - of none effect. Another instance of the mere repetition of a thought in other words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-10.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 LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽהוָ֗ה</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">frustrates</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵפִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(hê·p̄îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6331.htm">Strong's 6331: </a> </span><span class="str2">Break, bring to nothing, utterly take </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the plans</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצַת־</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 nations;</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He thwarts</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֝נִ֗יא</span> <span class="translit">(hê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5106.htm">Strong's 5106: </a> </span><span class="str2">To refuse, forbid, dissuade, neutralize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the devices</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 the peoples.</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:10 Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:11" /></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>