I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.
Job 42:2
“I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”
— Job 42:2
"I know the thoughts that I think toward you... thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end" — Jeremiah 29:11 was spoken to exiles, which is exactly why it works for purpose-seekers. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Job 42:2 to 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Quick answer: The best-known verse about purpose here is Job 42:2: "I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee." Psalms 33:11 follows close behind: "The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.
I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.
Job 42:2
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Psalms 33:11
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
Psalms 57:2
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.
Psalms 138:8
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Isaiah 14:24
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.
Isaiah 46:10
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.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
him, being delivered up by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by the hand of lawless men, crucified and killed;
Acts 2:23
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,
Ephesians 1:11
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
For it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Philippians 2:13
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
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