Isaiah 8:10
New International Version
Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

New Living Translation
Call your councils of war, but they will be worthless. Develop your strategies, but they will not succeed. For God is with us!”

English Standard Version
Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

Berean Standard Bible
Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

King James Bible
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

New King James Version
Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

New American Standard Bible
“Devise a plan, but it will fail; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

NASB 1995
“Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

NASB 1977
“Devise a plan but it will be thwarted; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Devise counsel, but it will be thwarted; Speak a word, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

Amplified Bible
“Take counsel together [against Judah], but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us (Immanuel).”

Christian Standard Bible
Devise a plan; it will fail. Make a prediction; it will not happen. For God is with us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Devise a plan; it will fail. Make a prediction; it will not happen. For God is with us.

American Standard Version
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

Contemporary English Version
Get together and make plans, but you will fail because God is with us.

English Revised Version
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make plans for battle, but they will never succeed. Give orders, but they won't be carried out, because God is with us!

Good News Translation
Make your plans! But they will never succeed. Talk all you want to! But it is all useless, because God is with us.

International Standard Version
Take counsel together, but it will all be for nothing; go ahead and talk, but it will all be for nothing, for God is with us."

Majority Standard Bible
Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

NET Bible
Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted! Issue your orders, but they will not be executed! For God is with us!

New Heart English Bible
Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand: for God is with us."

Webster's Bible Translation
Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

World English Bible
Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand, for God is with us.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Take counsel, and it is broken, "" Speak a word, and it does not stand, "" Because of Immanuel!”

Young's Literal Translation
Take counsel, and it is broken, Speak a word, and it doth not stand, Because of Emmanu-El!'

Smith's Literal Translation
Counsel ye, counsel, and it shall be dispersed; speak the word and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take counsel together, and it shall be defeated: speak a word, and it shall not be done: because God is with us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Undertake a plan, and it will be dissipated! Speak a word, and it will not be done! For God is with us.

New American Bible
Form a plan, it shall be thwarted; make a resolve, it shall not be carried out, for “With us is God!”

New Revised Standard Version
Take counsel together, but it shall be brought to naught; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Counsel a counsel and it shall be destroyed; speak the word and it shall not be established, because Ammanuyel God is with us
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; Speak the word, and it shall not stand; For God is with us.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And whatsoever counsel ye shall take, the Lord shall bring it to nought; and whatsoever word ye shall speak, it shall not stand among you: for God is with us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Assyrian Invasion Prophesied
9Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! 10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

Cross References
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Psalm 33:10-11
The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

2 Kings 6:16
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Treasury of Scripture

Take counsel together, and it shall come to nothing; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

counsel

Isaiah 7:5-7
Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying, …

2 Samuel 15:31
And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

2 Samuel 17:4,23
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel…

for God

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

mat

Isaiah 1:23
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

Isaiah 28:20
For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

Romans 8:13,31
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live…

Romans 4:4
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

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5. Judah likewise for their infidelity
9. God's judgments shall be irresistible
11. Comfort shall be to those who fear God
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Devise a plan
The Hebrew root for "devise" is "עָצַר" (atsar), which implies forming a strategy or counsel. In the historical context of Isaiah, the nations surrounding Israel often plotted against God's people. This phrase serves as a reminder that human plans, no matter how cunning or well-thought-out, are ultimately subject to the sovereignty of God. It is a call to trust in divine wisdom over human scheming.

but it will be thwarted
The word "thwarted" comes from the Hebrew "פָּרַר" (parar), meaning to break, frustrate, or annul. This reflects the biblical theme that God has the ultimate authority to nullify the plans of nations and individuals. Historically, this was a reassurance to the Israelites that despite the threats from powerful empires like Assyria, God's protective hand would prevail.

state a proposal
The phrase "state a proposal" involves the Hebrew "דָּבַר" (dabar), which means to speak or declare. This suggests a formal declaration or intention. In the context of Isaiah, it underscores the futility of human declarations against God's will. It is a reminder that no matter how authoritative or confident a proposal may seem, it cannot stand against divine purpose.

but it will not happen
This phrase emphasizes the certainty of God's intervention. The Hebrew "קוּם" (qum) means to arise or stand. The negation here indicates that any proposal contrary to God's will is destined to fail. This is a powerful assurance for believers that God's plans are unshakeable and that His promises will always come to fruition.

For God is with us
The Hebrew "עִמָּנוּ אֵל" (Immanuel) is a profound declaration of God's presence. This phrase is central to the message of hope and assurance in Isaiah. Historically, it reassured the Israelites of God's covenantal faithfulness. In a broader scriptural context, it points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). This is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming that believers are never alone, and God's presence is a constant source of strength and victory over any adversarial plans.

Verse 10. - Take counsel together; literally, devise a device; i.e. form some plan, even the cleverest possible, against God's people, and the result will be utter failure. It shall not stand (comp. Isaiah 7:7). For God is with us. In the Hebrew, ki 'immanu-El, "for with us (is) God" words declarative of the true meaning of the name which God had made a sign to his people (Isaiah 7:14). It was his being "with them" that could alone save them from their enemies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Devise
עֻ֥צוּ (‘u·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5779: To counsel, plan

a plan,
עֵצָ֖ה (‘ê·ṣāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence

but it will be thwarted;
וְתֻפָ֑ר (wə·ṯu·p̄ār)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6565: To break up, to violate, frustrate

state
דַּבְּר֤וּ (dab·bə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

a proposal,
דָבָר֙ (ḏā·ḇār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

but it will not
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

happen.
יָק֔וּם (yā·qūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

For
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

God
אֵֽל׃ (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

is with us.”
עִמָּ֖נוּ (‘im·mā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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