KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD destroys the plans of the nations and makes the schemes of peoples come to nothing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God has the power to stop any human plan or scheme, no matter how carefully people make them.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by powerful enemy nations who plotted against God's people. The psalmist is reminding the Israelites that despite the military might and clever strategies of these nations, God's power is greater than any human planning or scheming.
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