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Description: Exodus 18:19
NET Translation: Now listen to me, I will give you advice, and may God be with you. You be a representative for the people to God, and you bring their disputes to God;
DARBY Translation: Hearken now to my voice: I will give thee Counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou for the people with God, and bring the matters before God;
KJV Translation: Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee Counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
Keywords: Judgment, Urim, Joshua
Description: Numbers 27:21
NET Translation: And he will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek Counsel for him before the Lord by the decision of the Urim. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, he and all the Israelites with him, the whole community.”
DARBY Translation: And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him, by the judgment of the Urim before Jehovah: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, he, and all the children of Israel with him, even the whole assembly.
KJV Translation: And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask [Counsel] for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, [both] he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.
Keywords: Balaam, Peor
Description: Numbers 31:16
NET Translation: Look, these people through the Counsel of Balaam caused the Israelites to act treacherously against the Lord in the matter of Peor—which resulted in the plague among the community of the Lord!
DARBY Translation: Lo, these, through the Counsel of Balaam, caused the children of Israel to commit sin against Jehovah in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague on the assembly of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the Counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.
Description: Deuteronomy 32:28
NET Translation: They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them.
DARBY Translation: For they are a nation void of Counsel, And understanding is not in them.
KJV Translation: For they [are] a nation void of Counsel, neither [is there any] understanding in them.
Description: Joshua 9:14
NET Translation: The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice.
DARBY Translation: And the men took of their victuals, but they did not inquire at the mouth of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the men took of their victuals, and asked not [Counsel] at the mouth of the LORD.
Description: Judges 18:5
NET Translation: They said to him, “Seek a divine oracle for us, so we can know if we will be successful on our mission.”
DARBY Translation: And they said to him, Inquire, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way on which we go shall be prosperous.
KJV Translation: And they said unto him, Ask Counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.
Description: Judges 20:7
NET Translation: All you Israelites, make a decision here!”
DARBY Translation: Behold, all ye, children of Israel, deliberate and give here [your] Counsel.
KJV Translation: Behold, ye [are] all children of Israel; give here your advice and Counsel.
Description: Judges 20:18
NET Translation: The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God, “Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?” The Lord said, “Judah should lead.”
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel arose and went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And Jehovah said, Judah first.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked Counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah [shall go up] first.
Verse Intro: Benjamin Defeated; 600 Men Left of Tribe
Description: Judges 20:23
NET Translation: The Israelites went up and wept before the Lord until evening. They asked the Lord, “Should we again march out to fight the Benjaminites, our brothers?” The Lord said, “Attack them.”
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel went up and wept before Jehovah until even, and inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And Jehovah said, Go up against him.
KJV Translation: (And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until even, and asked Counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)
Keywords: Called, Man, Prophet, Time
Description: 1 Samuel 9:9
NET Translation: (Now it used to be in Israel that whenever someone went to inquire of God he would say, “Come on, let’s go to the seer.” For today’s prophet used to be called a seer.)
DARBY Translation: (In former time in Israel, when a man went to ask Counsel of God, he said, Come and let us go to the seer; for he that is now called a Prophet was in former time called a Seer.)
KJV Translation: (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for [he that is] now [called] a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)
Keywords: Counsel, Deliver, Hand, Saul
Description: 1 Samuel 14:37
NET Translation: So Saul asked God, “Should I go down after the Philistines? Will you deliver them into the hand of Israel?” But he did not answer him that day.
DARBY Translation: And Saul inquired of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou give them into the hand of Israel? But he did not answer him that day.
KJV Translation: And Saul asked Counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.
Keywords: Conspiracy
Description: 2 Samuel 15:12
NET Translation: While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.
DARBY Translation: And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's Counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy gathered strength; and the people increased continually with Absalom.
KJV Translation: And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's Counsellor, from his city, [even] from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
Keywords: Counsel, David, Pray
Description: 2 Samuel 15:31
NET Translation: Now David had been told, “Ahithophel has sided with the conspirators who are with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Make the advice of Ahithophel foolish, O Lord.”
DARBY Translation: And one told David saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. Then said David, Jehovah, I pray thee, turn the Counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
KJV Translation: 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.
Keywords: Counsel, Defeat, Servant
Description: 2 Samuel 15:34
NET Translation: But you will be able to counter the advice of Ahithophel if you go back to the city and say to Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, O king! Previously I was your father’s servant, and now I will be your servant.’
DARBY Translation: but if thou return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so now will I be thy servant; then mayest thou for me defeat the Counsel of Ahithophel.
KJV Translation: But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; [as] I [have been] thy father's servant hitherto, so [will] I now also [be] thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the Counsel of Ahithophel.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: 2 Samuel 16:20
NET Translation: Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give us your advice. What should we do?”
DARBY Translation: And Absalom said to Ahithophel, Give Counsel among you what we shall do.
KJV Translation: Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give Counsel among you what we shall do.
Keywords: Counsel, David, Man, Oracle
Description: 2 Samuel 16:23
NET Translation: In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.
DARBY Translation: And the Counsel of Ahithophel, which he Counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired of the word of God: so was all the Counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
KJV Translation: And the Counsel of Ahithophel, which he Counselled in those days, [was] as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the Counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Keywords: Ai, Counsel
Description: 2 Samuel 17:7
NET Translation: Hushai replied to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”
DARBY Translation: And Hushai said to Absalom, The Counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good.
KJV Translation: And Hushai said unto Absalom, The Counsel that Ahithophel hath given [is] not good at this time.
Keywords: Counsel, Dan, Israel, Sea
Description: 2 Samuel 17:11
NET Translation: My advice therefore is this: Let all Israel from Dan to Beer Sheba—in number like the sand by the sea—be mustered to you, and you lead them personally into battle.
DARBY Translation: But I Counsel that all Israel be speedily gathered to thee, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
KJV Translation: Therefore I Counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that [is] by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
Keywords: Ai, Better, Counsel, Defeat, Evil, Israel, Might, Tent
Description: 2 Samuel 17:14
NET Translation: Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite sounds better than the advice of Ahithophel.” Now the Lord had decided to frustrate the sound advice of Ahithophel, so that the Lord could bring disaster on Absalom.
DARBY Translation: And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The Counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the Counsel of Ahithophel. And Jehovah had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Ahithophel, in order that Jehovah might bring evil upon Absalom.
KJV Translation: And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The Counsel of Hushai the Archite [is] better than the Counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.
Keywords: Ai, Counsel
Description: 2 Samuel 17:15
NET Translation: Then Hushai reported to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel to do, and here is what I have advised.
DARBY Translation: And Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel Counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I Counselled.
KJV Translation: Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel Counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I Counselled.
Keywords: Ass, King
Description: 2 Samuel 17:21
NET Translation: After the men had left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well. Then they left and informed King David. They advised David, “Get up and cross the stream quickly, for Ahithophel has devised a plan to catch you.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after they had departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David; and they said to David, Arise and pass quickly over the water; for thus has Ahithophel Counselled against you.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel Counselled against you.
Keywords: Buried, Counsel, Sepulchre
Description: 2 Samuel 17:23
NET Translation: When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.
DARBY Translation: And when Ahithophel saw that his Counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose and went to his house, to his city, and gave charge to his household, and hanged himself, and he died; and he was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
KJV Translation: And when Ahithophel saw that his Counsel was not followed, he saddled [his] ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
Description: 2 Samuel 20:18
NET Translation: She said, “In the past they would always say, ‘Let them inquire in Abel,’ and that is how they settled things.
DARBY Translation: And she spoke saying, They were wont to speak in old time saying, Just inquire in Abel; and so they ended.
KJV Translation: Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask [Counsel] at Abel: and so they ended [the matter].
Keywords: Life, Pray, Save, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:12
NET Translation: Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.
DARBY Translation: And now, come, let me, I pray thee, give thee Counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
KJV Translation: Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee Counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: 1 Kings 12:8
NET Translation: But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.
DARBY Translation: But he forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, that stood before him.
KJV Translation: But he forsook the Counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, [and] which stood before him:
Keywords: Counsel, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:9
NET Translation: He asked them, “How do you advise me to respond to these people who said to me, ‘Lessen the demands your father placed on us’?”
DARBY Translation: And he said to them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people who have spoken to me saying, Lighten the yoke which thy father put upon us?
KJV Translation: And he said unto them, What Counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?
Keywords: Counsel, King
Description: 1 Kings 12:13
NET Translation: The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older me
DARBY Translation: And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him;
KJV Translation: And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's Counsel that they gave him;
Keywords: Counsel, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:14
NET Translation: and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, “My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”
DARBY Translation: and he spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but *I* will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but *I* will chastise you with scorpions.
KJV Translation: And spake to them after the Counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father [also] chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 12:28
NET Translation: After the king had consulted with his advisers, he made two golden calves. Then he said to the people, “It is too much trouble for you to go up to Jerusalem. Look, Israel, here are your gods who brought you up from the land of Egypt.”
DARBY Translation: And the king took Counsel, and made two calves of gold. And he said to them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt!
KJV Translation: Whereupon the king took Counsel, and made two calves [of] gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Keywords: Counsel, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 6:8
NET Translation: Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, “Invade at such and such a place.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took Counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took Counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
Keywords: Counsel, Strength
Description: 2 Kings 18:20
NET Translation: Your claim to have a strategy and military strength is just empty talk. In whom are you trusting that you would dare to rebel against me?
DARBY Translation: Thou sayest but it is a word of the lips There is Counsel and strength for war. Now on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me?
KJV Translation: Thou sayest, (but [they are but] vain words,) [I have] Counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Keywords: King, Saul, Transgression
Description: 1 Chronicles 10:13
NET Translation: So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord and did not obey the Lord’s instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.
DARBY Translation: And Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he committed against Jehovah, because of the word of Jehovah which he kept not, and also for having inquired of the spirit of Python, asking Counsel of it;
KJV Translation: So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, [even] against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking [Counsel] of [one that had] a familiar spirit, to enquire [of it];
Keywords: David, Kingdom, Son
Description: 1 Chronicles 10:14
NET Translation: He did not seek the Lord’s guidance, so the Lord killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.
DARBY Translation: and he asked not Counsel of Jehovah; therefore he slew him, and transferred the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.
KJV Translation: And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.
Keywords: Advisement, Manasseh, Master, Philistines, Saul
Description: 1 Chronicles 12:19
NET Translation: Some men from Manasseh joined David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (But in the end they did not help the Philistines because, after taking Counsel, the Philistine lords sent David away, saying, “It would be disastrous for us if he deserts to his master Saul.”)
DARBY Translation: And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not; for the lords of the Philistines upon deliberation sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul at the peril of our heads.
KJV Translation: And there fell [some] of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to [the jeopardy of] our heads.
Keywords: Lot, Wise
Description: 1 Chronicles 26:14
NET Translation: The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.
DARBY Translation: And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah; and they cast lots for Zechariah his son, a wise Counsellor, and his lot came out northward;
KJV Translation: And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise Counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
Keywords: Jonathan, Son, Wise
Description: 1 Chronicles 27:32
NET Translation: Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for the king’s sons.
DARBY Translation: And Jonathan, David's uncle, was Counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons;
KJV Translation: Also Jonathan David's uncle was a Counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni [was] with the king's sons:
Keywords: Ai
Description: 1 Chronicles 27:33
NET Translation: Ahithophel was the king’s adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
DARBY Translation: and Ahithophel was the king's Counsellor; and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend;
KJV Translation: And Ahithophel [was] the king's Counsellor: and Hushai the Archite [was] the king's companion:
Keywords: Counsel, King, Rehoboam, Solomon
Description: 2 Chronicles 10:6
NET Translation: King Rehoboam consulted with the older advisers who had served his father Solomon when he had been alive. He asked them, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”
DARBY Translation: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, How do ye advise to return answer to this people?
KJV Translation: And king Rehoboam took Counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What Counsel give ye [me] to return answer to this people?
Keywords: Counsel
Description: 2 Chronicles 10:8
NET Translation: But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.
DARBY Translation: But he forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, that stood before him.
KJV Translation: But he forsook the Counsel which the old men gave him, and took Counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.
Keywords: Counsel, King, Rehoboam
Description: 2 Chronicles 10:13
NET Translation: The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men
DARBY Translation: And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the advice of the old men,
KJV Translation: And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the Counsel of the old men,
Keywords: Mother
Description: 2 Chronicles 22:3
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of Ahab’s dynasty, for his mother gave him evil advice.
DARBY Translation: He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab; for his mother was his Counsellor to do wickedly.
KJV Translation: He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his Counsellor to do wickedly.
Keywords: Death, Evil
Description: 2 Chronicles 22:4
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord like Ahab’s dynasty because, after his father’s death, they gave him advice that led to his destruction.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah like the house of Ahab; for they were his Counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
KJV Translation: Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his Counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.
Keywords: Ahab, Israel, Jehoram, King, Mote, Son, Syria, War
Description: 2 Chronicles 22:5
NET Translation: He followed their advice and joined Ahab’s son King Joram of Israel in a battle against King Hazael of Syria at Ramoth Gilead in which the Syrians defeated Joram.
DARBY Translation: He walked also after their Counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab, king of Israel, to the war against Hazael the king of Syria at Ramoth-Gilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.
KJV Translation: He walked also after their Counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.
Keywords: Art, God, Prophet
Description: 2 Chronicles 25:16
NET Translation: While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him, “Did we appoint you to be a royal Counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!” So the prophet stopped, but added, “I know that God has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as he talked with him, that [Amaziah] said to him, Hast thou been made the king's Counsellor? Forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbore, and said, I know that God has determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened to my Counsel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Art thou made of the king's Counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my Counsel.
Keywords: Amaziah, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Chronicles 25:17
NET Translation: After King Amaziah of Judah consulted with his advisers, he sent this message to the king of Israel, Joash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, “Come, face me on the battlefield.”
DARBY Translation: And Amaziah king of Judah took Counsel, and sent to Joash the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
KJV Translation: Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.
Keywords: Congregation, King, Passover
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:2
NET Translation: The king, his officials, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover in the second month.
DARBY Translation: And the king took Counsel, and his princes, and the whole congregation in Jerusalem, to hold the passover in the second month.
KJV Translation: For the king had taken Counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.
Keywords: Assembly, Counsel
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:23
NET Translation: The entire assembly then decided to celebrate for seven more days; so they joyfully celebrated for seven more days.
DARBY Translation: And the whole congregation took Counsel to observe other seven days; and they observed the seven days with gladness.
KJV Translation: And the whole assembly took Counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept [other] seven days with gladness.
Keywords: Counsel, Help
Description: 2 Chronicles 32:3
NET Translation: he consulted with his advisers and military officers about stopping up the springs outside the city, and they supported him.
DARBY Translation: he took Counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the fountains of waters that were outside the city; and they helped him.
KJV Translation: He took Counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which [were] without the city: and they did help him.
Keywords: Cyrus, King
Description: Ezra 4:5
NET Translation: They were hiring advisers to oppose them, so as to frustrate their plans, throughout the time of King Cyrus of Persia until the reign of King Darius of Persia.
DARBY Translation: and they hired Counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.
KJV Translation: And hired Counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Keywords: Art, God, Judah, Law
Description: Ezra 7:14
NET Translation: You are authorized by the king and his seven advisers to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which is in your possession,
DARBY Translation: Because thou art sent by the king, and by his seven Counsellors, to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thy hand;
KJV Translation: Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven Counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which [is] in thine hand;
Keywords: God, King, Silver
Description: Ezra 7:15
NET Translation: and to bring silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely contributed to the God of Israel, who resides in Jerusalem,
DARBY Translation: and to carry the silver and gold which the king and his Counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is at Jerusalem,
KJV Translation: And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his Counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation [is] in Jerusalem,
Keywords: God, Hand, Israel, Mercy
Description: Ezra 7:28
NET Translation: He has also conferred his favor on me before the king, his advisers, and all the influential leaders of the king. I gained strength as the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.
DARBY Translation: and has extended mercy to me before the king and his Counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened, as the hand of Jehovah my God was upon me; and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.
KJV Translation: And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his Counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LORD my God [was] upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.
Keywords: Israel
Description: Ezra 8:25
NET Translation: and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the vessels intended for the temple of our God—items that the king, his advisers, his officials, and all Israel who were present had contributed.
DARBY Translation: and I weighed to them the silver and the gold and the vessels, the heave-offering for the house of our God, which the king and his Counsellors and his princes, and all Israel present, had offered.
KJV Translation: And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, [even] the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his Counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel [there] present, had offered:
Keywords: Counsel, Covenant, God
Description: Ezra 10:3
NET Translation: Therefore let us enact a covenant with our God to send away all these women and their offspring, in keeping with your Counsel, my lord, and that of those who respect the commandments of our God. And let it be done according to the law.
DARBY Translation: And now let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the Counsel of [my] lord, and of those that tremble at the commandments of our God; and let it be done according to the law.
KJV Translation: Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the Counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law.
Keywords: Congregation, Counsel, Hin
Description: Ezra 10:8
NET Translation: Everyone who did not come within three days would thereby forfeit all his property, in keeping with the Counsel of the officials and the elders. Furthermore, he himself would be excluded from the assembly of the exiles.
DARBY Translation: and that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the Counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be confiscated, and himself separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away.
KJV Translation: And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the Counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away.
Keywords: Counsel, Enemies, God
Description: Nehemiah 4:15
NET Translation: It so happened that when our adversaries heard that we were aware of these matters, God frustrated their intentions. Then all of us returned to the wall, each to his own work.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass that when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had defeated their Counsel, we returned all of us to the wall, every one to his work.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their Counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Keywords: Counsel, King, Preach
Description: Nehemiah 6:7
NET Translation: You have also established prophets to announce in Jerusalem on your behalf, ‘We have a king in Judah!’ Now the king is going to hear about these rumors. So come on, let’s talk about this.”
DARBY Translation: And thou hast also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning thee at Jerusalem saying, There is a king in Judah! And now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take Counsel together.
KJV Translation: And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take Counsel together.
Description: Job 3:14
NET Translation: with kings and Counselors of the earth who built for themselves places now desolate,
DARBY Translation: With kings and Counsellors of the earth, who build desolate places for themselves,
KJV Translation: With kings and Counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
Keywords: Counsel, Wise
Description: Job 5:13
NET Translation: He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the Counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.
DARBY Translation: He taketh the wise in their own craftiness; and the Counsel of the wily is carried headlong:
KJV Translation: He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the Counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
Keywords: Counsel, Work
Description: Job 10:3
NET Translation: Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?
DARBY Translation: Doth it please thee to oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thy hands, and shine upon the Counsel of the wicked?
KJV Translation: [Is it] good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the Counsel of the wicked?
Keywords: Counsel, Wisdom
Description: Job 12:13
NET Translation: “With God are wisdom and power; Counsel and understanding are his.
DARBY Translation: With him is wisdom and might; he hath Counsel and understanding.
KJV Translation: With him [is] wisdom and strength, he hath Counsel and understanding.
Description: Job 12:17
NET Translation: He leads Counselors away stripped and makes judges into fools.
DARBY Translation: He leadeth Counsellors away spoiled, and judges maketh he fools;
KJV Translation: He leadeth Counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
Keywords: Counsel, Strength
Description: Job 18:7
NET Translation: His vigorous steps are restricted, and his own Counsel throws him down.
DARBY Translation: The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own Counsel shall cast him down.
KJV Translation: The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own Counsel shall cast him down.
Keywords: Counsel, Wicked
Description: Job 21:16
NET Translation: But their prosperity is not their own doing. The Counsel of the wicked is far from me! How Often Do the Wicked Suffer?
DARBY Translation: Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand. The Counsel of the wicked be far from me!
KJV Translation: Lo, their good [is] not in their hand: the Counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Keywords: Counsel, Houses, Wicked
Description: Job 22:18
NET Translation: But it was he who filled their houses with good things—yet the Counsel of the wicked was far from me.
DARBY Translation: Yet he filled their houses with good. But the Counsel of the wicked is far from me.
KJV Translation: Yet he filled their houses with good [things]: but the Counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Description: Job 26:3
NET Translation: How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!
DARBY Translation: How hast thou Counselled him that hath no wisdom, and abundantly declared the thing as it is!
KJV Translation: How hast thou Counselled [him that hath] no wisdom? and [how] hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
Keywords: God, Secret
Description: Job 29:4
NET Translation: just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,
DARBY Translation: As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret Counsel of God was over my tent,
KJV Translation: As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God [was] upon my tabernacle;
Description: Job 29:21
NET Translation: “People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.
DARBY Translation: Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my Counsel:
KJV Translation: Unto me [men] gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my Counsel.
Description: Job 37:12
NET Translation: The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.
DARBY Translation: And they are turned every way by his guidance, that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the circuit of the earth,
KJV Translation: And it is turned round about by his Counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Job 38:2
NET Translation: “Who is this who darkens Counsel with words without knowledge?
DARBY Translation: Who is this that darkeneth Counsel by words without knowledge?
KJV Translation: Who [is] this that darkeneth Counsel by words without knowledge?
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Job 42:3
NET Translation: you asked, ‘Who is this who darkens Counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.
DARBY Translation: Who is he that obscureth Counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered what I did not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
KJV Translation: Who [is] he that hideth Counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Keywords: Counsel, Man
Description: Psalms 1:1
NET Translation: Book 1 (Psalms 1-41). How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers.
DARBY Translation: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the Counsel of the wicked, and standeth not in the way of sinners, and sitteth not in the seat of scorners;
KJV Translation: Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the Counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Keywords: Counsel, Earth
Description: Psalms 2:2
NET Translation: The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
DARBY Translation: The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:
KJV Translation: The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take Counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],
Description: Psalms 5:10
NET Translation: Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall. Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you.
DARBY Translation: Bring guilt upon them, O God; let them fall by their own Counsels: drive them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against thee.
KJV Translation: Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own Counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
Keywords: Art, Counsel, Heart
Description: Psalms 13:2
NET Translation: How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?
DARBY Translation: How long shall I take Counsel in my soul, with sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
KJV Translation: How long shall I take Counsel in my soul, [having] sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Psalms 14:6
NET Translation: You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.
DARBY Translation: Ye have shamed the Counsel of the afflicted, because Jehovah [was] his refuge.
KJV Translation: Ye have shamed the Counsel of the poor, because the LORD [is] his refuge.
Keywords: Bless, Night, Reins
Description: Psalms 16:7
NET Translation: I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.
DARBY Translation: I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me Counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
KJV Translation: I will bless the LORD, who hath given me Counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Description: Psalms 20:4
NET Translation: May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass.
DARBY Translation: Grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy Counsels.
KJV Translation: Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy Counsel.
Keywords: Counsel, Ear, Fear, Slander
Description: Psalms 31:13
NET Translation: For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.
DARBY Translation: For I have heard the slander of many terror on every side when they take Counsel together against me: they plot to take away my life.
KJV Translation: For I have heard the slander of many: fear [was] on every side: while they took Counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Keywords: Halt
Description: Psalms 32:8
NET Translation: I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.
DARBY Translation: I will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will Counsel [thee] with mine eye upon thee.
KJV Translation: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Keywords: Counsel, Heathen
Description: Psalms 33:10
NET Translation: The Lord frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples.
DARBY Translation: Jehovah frustrateth the Counsel of the nations; he maketh the thoughts of the peoples of none effect.
KJV Translation: The LORD bringeth the Counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Keywords: Art, Counsel, Heart
Description: Psalms 33:11
NET Translation: The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.
DARBY Translation: The Counsel of Jehovah standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.
KJV Translation: The Counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Keywords: Counsel, God
Description: Psalms 55:14
NET Translation: We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God’s temple we would walk together among the crowd.
DARBY Translation: We who held sweet intercourse together. To the house of God we walked amid the throng.
KJV Translation: We took sweet Counsel together, [and] walked unto the house of God in company.
Keywords: Counsel, Secret
Description: Psalms 64:2
NET Translation: Hide me from the plots of evil men, from the crowd of evildoers.
DARBY Translation: Hide me from the secret Counsel of evil-doers, from the tumultuous crowd of the workers of iniquity,
KJV Translation: Hide me from the secret Counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
Keywords: Counsel, Enemies, Soul, Wait
Description: Psalms 71:10
NET Translation: For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.
DARBY Translation: For mine enemies speak against me, and they that watch for my soul consult together,
KJV Translation: For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take Counsel together,
Keywords: Halt
Description: Psalms 73:24
NET Translation: You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
DARBY Translation: Thou wilt guide me by thy Counsel, and after the glory, thou wilt receive me.
KJV Translation: Thou shalt guide me with thy Counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory.
Description: Psalms 81:12
NET Translation: I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.
DARBY Translation: So I gave them up unto their own hearts' stubbornness: they walked after their own Counsels.
KJV Translation: So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: [and] they walked in their own Counsels.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Psalms 83:3
NET Translation: They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.
DARBY Translation: They take crafty Counsel against thy people, and consult against thy hidden ones:
KJV Translation: They have taken crafty Counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Description: Psalms 106:13
NET Translation: They quickly forgot what he had done; they did not wait for his instructions.
DARBY Translation: They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his Counsel:
KJV Translation: They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his Counsel:
Keywords: Deliver
Description: Psalms 106:43
NET Translation: Many times he delivered them, but they had a rebellious attitude, and degraded themselves by their sin.
DARBY Translation: Often did he deliver them; but as for them they provoked [him] by their Counsel, and they were brought low by their iniquity.
KJV Translation: Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their Counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Psalms 107:11
NET Translation: because they had rebelled against God’s commands, and rejected the instructions of the Most High.
DARBY Translation: Because they had rebelled against the words of God, and had despised the Counsel of the Most High;
KJV Translation: Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the Counsel of the most High:
Keywords: Delight, Light
Description: Psalms 119:24
NET Translation: Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.
DARBY Translation: Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my Counsellors.
KJV Translation: Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my Counsellors.
Keywords: Wisdom
Description: Proverbs 1:2
NET Translation: To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise Counsel.
DARBY Translation: to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
KJV Translation: To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Keywords: Man, Wise
Description: Proverbs 1:5
NET Translation: (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
DARBY Translation: He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise Counsels:
KJV Translation: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise Counsels:
Description: Proverbs 1:25
NET Translation: and you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,
DARBY Translation: and ye have rejected all my Counsel, and would none of my reproof:
KJV Translation: But ye have set at nought all my Counsel, and would none of my reproof:
Description: Proverbs 1:30
NET Translation: they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke.
DARBY Translation: they would none of my Counsel, they despised all my reproof:
KJV Translation: They would none of my Counsel: they despised all my reproof.
Keywords: Fruit
Description: Proverbs 1:31
NET Translation: Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own Counsel.
DARBY Translation: therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way, and be filled with their own devices.
KJV Translation: Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Keywords: Buckler, Sound, Wisdom
Description: Proverbs 2:7
NET Translation: He stores up effective Counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,
DARBY Translation: He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [he] is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
KJV Translation: He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Keywords: Nation, Secret
Description: Proverbs 3:32
NET Translation: for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate Counsel to the upright.
DARBY Translation: For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; but his secret is with the upright.
KJV Translation: For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous.
Keywords: Counsel, Sound
Description: Proverbs 8:14
NET Translation: Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
DARBY Translation: Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.
KJV Translation: Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
Keywords: Sing
Description: Proverbs 11:11
NET Translation: A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the Counsel of the wicked.
DARBY Translation: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
KJV Translation: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Proverbs 11:14
NET Translation: When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of Counselors.
DARBY Translation: Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of Counsellors there is safety.
KJV Translation: Where no Counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of Counsellors [there is] safety.
Keywords: Righteous, Wicked
Description: Proverbs 12:5
NET Translation: The plans of the righteous are just; the Counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
DARBY Translation: The thoughts of the righteous are right; the Counsels of the wicked are deceit.
KJV Translation: The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the Counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.
Keywords: Counsel, Fool
Description: Proverbs 12:15
NET Translation: The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
DARBY Translation: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto Counsel.
KJV Translation: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto Counsel [is] wise.
Keywords: Art, Deceit, Heart, Peace
Description: Proverbs 12:20
NET Translation: Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
DARBY Translation: Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the Counsellors of peace is joy.
KJV Translation: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the Counsellors of peace [is] joy.
Description: Proverbs 14:7
NET Translation: Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise Counsel.
DARBY Translation: Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
KJV Translation: Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Proverbs 15:22
NET Translation: Plans fail when there is no Counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
DARBY Translation: Without Counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of Counsellors they are established.
KJV Translation: Without Counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of Counsellors they are established.
Keywords: Delight, Light, Love, Righteous
Description: Proverbs 16:13
NET Translation: The delight of a king is righteous Counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.
DARBY Translation: Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
KJV Translation: Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Keywords: Ear, False, Wicked
Description: Proverbs 17:4
NET Translation: One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil Counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
DARBY Translation: The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
KJV Translation: A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Keywords: Ear, Wise
Description: Proverbs 19:20
NET Translation: Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
DARBY Translation: Hear Counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
KJV Translation: Hear Counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Proverbs 19:21
NET Translation: There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the Counsel of the Lord that will stand.
DARBY Translation: Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the Counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
KJV Translation: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the Counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Keywords: Art, Counsel, Heart, Man
Description: Proverbs 20:5
NET Translation: Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
DARBY Translation: Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.
KJV Translation: Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Keywords: Purpose
Description: Proverbs 20:18
NET Translation: Plans are established by Counsel, so make war with guidance.
DARBY Translation: Plans are established by Counsel; and with good advice make war.
KJV Translation: [Every] purpose is established by Counsel: and with good advice make war.
Keywords: Counsel, Wisdom
Description: Proverbs 21:30
NET Translation: There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no Counsel against the Lord.
DARBY Translation: There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor Counsel against Jehovah.
KJV Translation: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor Counsel against the LORD.
Description: Proverbs 22:20
NET Translation: Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of Counsel and knowledge,
DARBY Translation: Have not I written to thee excellent things, in Counsels and knowledge,
KJV Translation: Have not I written to thee excellent things in Counsels and knowledge,
Keywords: Counsel, Halt, Wise
Description: Proverbs 24:6
NET Translation: for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
DARBY Translation: For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of Counsellors there is safety.
KJV Translation: For by wise Counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of Counsellors [there is] safety.
Keywords: Friend, Rejoice
Description: Proverbs 27:9
NET Translation: Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere Counsel.
DARBY Translation: Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty Counsel.
KJV Translation: Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty Counsel.
Keywords: Counsel, Oath
Description: Ecclesiastes 8:2
NET Translation: Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
DARBY Translation: I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
KJV Translation: I [Counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.
Keywords: Halt, Restore
Description: Isaiah 1:26
NET Translation: I will reestablish honest judges as in former times, wise advisers as in earlier days. Then you will be called, ‘The Just City, Faithful Town.’”
DARBY Translation: and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy Counsellors as at the beginning. Afterwards thou shalt be called, Town of righteousness, Faithful city.
KJV Translation: And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy Counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.
Keywords: Cunning
Description: Isaiah 3:3
NET Translation: captains of groups of fifty, the respected citizens, advisers and those skilled in magical arts, and those who know incantations.
DARBY Translation: the captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the Counsellor, and the clever among artificers, and the one versed in enchantments.
KJV Translation: The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the Counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
Keywords: Counsel, Israel
Description: Isaiah 5:19
NET Translation: They say, “Let him hurry, let him act quickly, so we can see; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel take shape and come to pass, then we will know it!”
DARBY Translation: who say, Let him hasten, let him speed his work, that we may see [it]; and let the Counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!
KJV Translation: That say, Let him make speed, [and] hasten his work, that we may see [it]: and let the Counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know [it]!
Keywords: Counsel, Evil, Son
Description: Isaiah 7:5
NET Translation: Syria has plotted with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah to bring about your demise.
DARBY Translation: Inasmuch as Syria hath taken evil Counsel against thee, Ephraim [also] and the son of Remaliah, saying,
KJV Translation: Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil Counsel against thee, saying,
Keywords: Counsel, God
Description: Isaiah 8:10
NET Translation: Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted. Issue your orders, but they will not be executed! For God is with us!
DARBY Translation: Settle a plan, and it shall come to nought; speak a word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
KJV Translation: Take Counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.
Keywords: Called, Name, Son
Description: Isaiah 9:6
NET Translation: For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called Wonderful Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
DARBY Translation: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
KJV Translation: 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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Keywords: Counsel, Ear, Fear, Knowledge, Rest, Spirit, Wisdom
Description: Isaiah 11:2
NET Translation: The Lord’s Spirit will rest on him—a Spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a Spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a Spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: and the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of Counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of Counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
Keywords: Hand, Purpose
Description: Isaiah 14:26
NET Translation: This is the plan I have devised for the whole earth; my hand is ready to strike all the nations.”
DARBY Translation: This is the Counsel which is purposed concerning the whole earth; and this is the hand which is stretched out upon all the nations.
KJV Translation: This [is] the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this [is] the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
Keywords: Night
Description: Isaiah 16:3
NET Translation: “Bring a plan, make a decision. Provide some shade in the middle of the day. Hide the fugitives! Do not betray the one who tries to escape.
DARBY Translation: Bring in Counsel, execute justice; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of noonday; hide the outcasts, discover not the fugitive.
KJV Translation: Take Counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth.
Keywords: Counsel, Egypt, Seek, Spirit
Description: Isaiah 19:3
NET Translation: The Egyptians will panic, and I will confuse their strategy. They will seek guidance from the idols and from the spirits of the dead, from the pits used to conjure up underworld spirits, and from the magicians.
DARBY Translation: And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst of it, and I will destroy the Counsel thereof; and they shall seek unto the idols and unto the conjurers, and unto the necromancers, and unto the soothsayers.
KJV Translation: And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the Counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.
Keywords: Ancient, Counsel, Pharaoh, Son, Wise
Description: Isaiah 19:11
NET Translation: The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; Pharaoh’s wise advisers give stupid advice. How dare you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the sages, one well-versed in the writings of the ancient kings?”
DARBY Translation: They are but fools, the princes of Zoan, the wise Counsellors of Pharaoh: [their] Counsel is become senseless. How say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
KJV Translation: Surely the princes of Zoan [are] fools, the Counsel of the wise Counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I [am] the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
Keywords: Counsel, Judah
Description: Isaiah 19:17
NET Translation: The land of Judah will humiliate Egypt. Everyone who hears about Judah will be afraid because of what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies is planning to do to them.
DARBY Translation: And the land of Judah shall be a dismay unto Egypt: every one that thinketh of it shall be afraid for himself, because of the Counsel of Jehovah of hosts, which he hath purposed against it.
KJV Translation: And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the Counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Isaiah 23:8
NET Translation: Who planned this for royal Tyre, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the dignitaries of the earth?
DARBY Translation: Who hath purposed this against Tyre, the distributor of crowns, whose merchants were princes, whose dealers were the honourable of the earth?
KJV Translation: Who hath taken this Counsel against Tyre, the crowning [city], whose merchants [are] princes, whose traffickers [are] the honourable of the earth?
Keywords: Exalt, Faithfulness, Praise
Description: Isaiah 25:1
NET Translation: O Lord, you are my God! I will exalt you in praise, I will extol your fame. For you have done extraordinary things, and executed plans made long ago exactly as you decreed.
DARBY Translation: Jehovah, thou art my God: I will exalt thee; I will celebrate thy name, for thou hast done wonderful things; Counsels of old [which are] faithfulness [and] truth.
KJV Translation: O LORD, thou [art] my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful [things; thy] Counsels of old [are] faithfulness [and] truth.
Description: Isaiah 28:29
NET Translation: This also comes from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.
DARBY Translation: This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts; he is wonderful in Counsel, great in wisdom.
KJV Translation: This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in Counsel, [and] excellent in working.
Keywords: Counsel, Seek, Woe
Description: Isaiah 29:15
NET Translation: Those who try to hide their plans from the Lord are as good as dead, who do their work in secret and boast, “Who sees us? Who knows what we’re doing?”
DARBY Translation: Woe unto them that hide deep, far from Jehovah, their Counsel! And their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
KJV Translation: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their Counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Keywords: Sin, Woe
Description: Isaiah 30:1
NET Translation: “The rebellious children are as good as dead,” says the Lord, “those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin.
DARBY Translation: Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, who take Counsel, but not of me, and who make leagues, but not by my Spirit, that they may heap sin upon sin;
KJV Translation: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take Counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Keywords: Counsel, Strength
Description: Isaiah 36:5
NET Translation: Your claim to have a strategy and military strength is just empty talk. In whom are you trusting, that you would dare to rebel against me?
DARBY Translation: Thou sayest, but it is a word of the lips, [There is] Counsel and strength for war. Now on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me?
KJV Translation: I say, [sayest thou], (but [they are but] vain words) [I have] Counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Keywords: Spirit
Description: Isaiah 40:13
NET Translation: Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his Counselor?
DARBY Translation: Who hath directed the Spirit of Jehovah, and, [as] his Counsellor, hath taught him?
KJV Translation: Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or [being] his Counsellor hath taught him?
Description: Isaiah 40:14
NET Translation: From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?
DARBY Translation: With whom took he Counsel, and [who] gave him intelligence, and instructed him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed him the way of understanding?
KJV Translation: With whom took he Counsel, and [who] instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
Description: Isaiah 41:28
NET Translation: I look, but there is no one, among them there is no one who serves as an adviser, that I might ask questions and receive answers.
DARBY Translation: And I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no Counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
KJV Translation: For I beheld, and [there was] no man; even among them, and [there was] no Counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Keywords: Knowledge, Wise
Description: Isaiah 44:25
NET Translation: who frustrates the omens of the empty talkers and humiliates the omen readers, who overturns the Counsel of the wise men and makes their advice seem foolish,
DARBY Translation: he that frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
KJV Translation: That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise [men] backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
Keywords: Counsel, Halt
Description: Isaiah 44:26
NET Translation: who fulfills the oracles of his prophetic servants and brings to pass the announcements of his messengers, who says about Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and about the towns of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, her ruins I will raise up,’
DARBY Translation: that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the Counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built up, and I will raise up their ruins;
KJV Translation: That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the Counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:
Keywords: Ancient, Counsel, God
Description: Isaiah 45:21
NET Translation: Tell me! Present the evidence! Let them consult with one another. Who predicted this in the past? Who announced it beforehand? Was it not I, the Lord? I have no peer, there is no God but me, a God who vindicates and delivers; there is none but me.
DARBY Translation: Declare and bring [them] near; yea, let them take Counsel together: who hath caused this to be heard from ancient time? [who] hath declared it long ago? Is it not I, Jehovah? And there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour, there is none besides me.
KJV Translation: Tell ye, and bring [them] near; yea, let them take Counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? [who] hath told it from that time? [have] not I the LORD? and [there is] no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; [there is] none beside me.
Keywords: Ancient, Counsel
Description: Isaiah 46:10
NET Translation: who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred; who says, ‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire;’
DARBY Translation: 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;
KJV Translation: 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:
Keywords: Bird, Counsel, Man
Description: Isaiah 46:11
NET Translation: who summons an eagle from the east, from a distant land, one who carries out my plan. Yes, I have decreed, yes, I will bring it to pass; I have formulated a plan, yes, I will carry it out.
DARBY Translation: calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my Counsel from a far country. Yea, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
KJV Translation: Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my Counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken [it], I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed [it], I will also do it.
Keywords: Art, Save
Description: Isaiah 47:13
NET Translation: You are tired out from listening to so much advice. Let them take their stand—the ones who see omens in the sky, who gaze at the stars, who make monthly predictions—let them rescue you from the disaster that is about to overtake you!
DARBY Translation: Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy Counsels. Let now the interpreters of the heavens, the observers of the stars, who predict according to the new moons what shall come upon thee, stand up, and save thee.
KJV Translation: Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy Counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from [these things] that shall come upon thee.
Keywords: Evil, Nation
Description: Jeremiah 7:24
NET Translation: But they did not listen to me or pay any attention to me. They followed the stubborn inclinations of their own wicked hearts. They acted worse and worse instead of better.
DARBY Translation: But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the Counsels, in the stubbornness of their evil heart, and went backward and not forward.
KJV Translation: But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the Counsels [and] in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.
Keywords: Counsel, Law, Mite, Perish
Description: Jeremiah 18:18
NET Translation: Then some people said, “Come on! Let us consider how to deal with Jeremiah! There will still be priests to instruct us, wise men to give us advice, and prophets to declare God’s word. Come on! Let’s bring charges against him and get rid of him! Then we will not need to pay attention to anything he says.”
DARBY Translation: And they said, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for law shall not perish from the priest, nor Counsel from the wise, nor word from the prophet. Come and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.
KJV Translation: Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor Counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.
Keywords: Counsel, Deal, Forgive, Lot, Sin, Time
Description: Jeremiah 18:23
NET Translation: But you, Lord, know all their plots to kill me. Do not pardon their crimes! Do not ignore their sins as though you had erased them. Let them be brought down in defeat before you. Deal with them while you are still angry!
DARBY Translation: And thou, Jehovah, knowest all their Counsel against me to slay me. Forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee: deal with them in the time of thine anger.
KJV Translation: Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their Counsel against me to slay [me]: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal [thus] with them in the time of thine anger.
Keywords: Counsel, Jerusalem, Judah, Meat, Seek, Sword
Description: Jeremiah 19:7
NET Translation: In this place I will thwart the plans of the people of Judah and Jerusalem. I will deliver them over to the power of their enemies who are seeking to kill them. They will die by the sword at the hands of their enemies. I will make their dead bodies food for the birds and wild beasts to eat.
DARBY Translation: And I will make void the Counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hand of them that seek their life, and their carcases will I give as food to the fowl of the heavens and to the beasts of the earth.
KJV Translation: And I will make void the Counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Jeremiah 23:18
NET Translation: Yet which of them has ever stood in the Lord’s inner circle so they could see and hear what he has to say? Which of them have ever paid attention or listened to what he has said?
DARBY Translation: For who hath stood in the council of Jehovah, so that he hath perceived and heard his word? who hath hearkened to his word and listened?
KJV Translation: For who hath stood in the Counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard [it]?
Keywords: Ear, Evil
Description: Jeremiah 23:22
NET Translation: But if they had stood in my inner circle, they would have proclaimed my message to my people. They would have caused my people to turn from their wicked ways and stop doing the evil things they are doing.
DARBY Translation: But if they had stood in my council, and had caused my people to hear my words, then would they have turned them from their evil way and from the wickedness of their doings.
KJV Translation: But if they had stood in my Counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
Keywords: Ear, Halt, Lion
Description: Jeremiah 28:16
NET Translation: So the Lord says, ‘I will most assuredly remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this very year because you have Counseled rebellion against the Lord.’”
DARBY Translation: Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, for thou hast spoken revolt against Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.
Keywords: Lion, Man, Punish
Description: Jeremiah 29:32
NET Translation: Because he has done this,” the Lord says, “I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his whole family. There will not be any of them left to experience the good things that I will do for my people. I, the Lord, affirm it! For he Counseled rebellion against the Lord.”’”
DARBY Translation: therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he see the good that I will do for my people, saith Jehovah; because he hath spoken revolt against Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD.
Keywords: Fruit
Description: Jeremiah 32:19
NET Translation: You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.
DARBY Translation: great in Counsel and mighty in work, whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the children of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
KJV Translation: Great in Counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes [are] open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
Description: Jeremiah 38:15
NET Translation: Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “If I answer you, you will certainly kill me. If I give you advice, you will not listen to me.”
DARBY Translation: And Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare [it] unto thee, wilt thou not certainly put me to death? and if I give thee Counsel, thou wilt not hearken unto me.
KJV Translation: Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare [it] unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee Counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?
Keywords: Counsel, Wisdom
Description: Jeremiah 49:7
NET Translation: The Lord of Heaven’s Armies spoke about Edom: “Is wisdom no longer to be found in Teman? Can Edom’s Counselors not give her any good advice? Has all their wisdom turned bad?
DARBY Translation: Concerning Edom. Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Is there no more wisdom in Teman? is Counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom spent?
KJV Translation: Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; [Is] wisdom no more in Teman? is Counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?
Keywords: Counsel, Ear
Description: Jeremiah 49:20
NET Translation: So listen to what I, the Lord, have planned against Edom, what I intend to do to the people who live in Teman. Their little ones will be dragged off. I will completely destroy their land because of what they have done.
DARBY Translation: Therefore hear the Counsel of Jehovah, which he hath taken against Edom, and his purposes which he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: The little ones of the flock shall certainly draw them away; he shall certainly make their habitation desolate for them.
KJV Translation: Therefore hear the Counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them.
Keywords: Babylon, Counsel, King, Purpose
Description: Jeremiah 49:30
NET Translation: The Lord says, “Flee quickly, you who live in Hazor. Take up refuge in remote places. For King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has laid out plans to attack you. He has formed his strategy on how to defeat you.”
DARBY Translation: Flee, wander very far, dwell deep down, ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith Jehovah; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken Counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.
KJV Translation: Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken Counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.
Keywords: Counsel, Ear
Description: Jeremiah 50:45
NET Translation: So listen to what I, the Lord, have planned against Babylon, what I intend to do to the people who inhabit the land of Babylonia. Their little ones will be dragged off like sheep. I will completely destroy their land because of what they have done.
DARBY Translation: Therefore hear the Counsel of Jehovah, which he hath taken against Babylon, and his purposes which he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: The little ones of the flock shall certainly draw them away; he shall certainly make their habitation desolate for them.
KJV Translation: Therefore hear ye the Counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make [their] habitation desolate with them.
Keywords: Counsel, Law, Perish, Seek, Vision
Description: Ezekiel 7:26
NET Translation: Disaster after disaster will come, and one rumor after another. They will seek a vision from a prophet; priestly instruction will disappear, along with Counsel from the elders.
DARBY Translation: Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; and they shall seek a vision from a prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and Counsel from the elders.
KJV Translation: Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and Counsel from the ancients.
Keywords: Counsel, Son, Wicked
Description: Ezekiel 11:2
NET Translation: The Lord said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.
DARBY Translation: And he said unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and give wicked Counsel in this city:
KJV Translation: Then said he unto me, Son of man, these [are] the men that devise mischief, and give wicked Counsel in this city:
Keywords: Counsel, Daniel, Wisdom, Wise
Description: Daniel 2:14
NET Translation: Then Daniel spoke with prudent Counsel to Arioch, who was in charge of the king’s executioners and who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon.
DARBY Translation: Then Daniel answered with Counsel and prudence to Arioch the chief of the king's bodyguard, who had gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:
KJV Translation: Then Daniel answered with Counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise [men] of Babylon:
Keywords: Dedication, Image, King
Description: Daniel 3:2
NET Translation: Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent out a summons to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, Counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other authorities of the province to attend the dedication of the statue that he had erected.
DARBY Translation: And Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the Counsellors, the justices, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
KJV Translation: Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the Counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
Keywords: Dedication, Image, King
Description: Daniel 3:3
NET Translation: So the satraps, prefects, governors, Counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other provincial authorities assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected. They were standing in front of the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had erected.
DARBY Translation: Then the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the Counsellors, the justices, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
KJV Translation: Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the Counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
Keywords: King, Rose
Description: Daniel 3:24
NET Translation: Then King Nebuchadnezzar was startled and quickly got up. He said to his ministers, “Wasn’t it three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” They replied to the king, “For sure, O king.”
DARBY Translation: Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste; he spoke and said unto his Counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said to the king, True, O king.
KJV Translation: Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, [and] spake, and said unto his Counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
Keywords: Fire, Hair, Head
Description: Daniel 3:27
NET Translation: Once the satraps, prefects, governors, and ministers of the king had gathered around, they saw that those men were physically unharmed by the fire. The hair of their heads was not singed, nor were their trousers damaged. Not even the smell of fire was to be found on them!
DARBY Translation: And the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, and the king's Counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had had no power, nor was the hair of their head singed, neither were their hosen changed, nor had the smell of fire passed on them.
KJV Translation: And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's Counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.
Keywords: Counsel, Mercy, Table
Description: Daniel 4:27
NET Translation: Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”
DARBY Translation: Therefore, O king, let my Counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
KJV Translation: Wherefore, O king, let my Counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Keywords: Glory, Son, Time
Description: Daniel 4:36
NET Translation: At that time my sanity returned to me. I was restored to the honor of my kingdom, and my splendor returned to me. My ministers and my nobles were seeking me out, and I was reinstated over my kingdom. I became even greater than before.
DARBY Translation: At the same time mine understanding returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and brightness returned unto me; and my Counsellors and my nobles sought me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent greatness was added unto me.
KJV Translation: At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my Counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
Keywords: God, Man, Save
Description: Daniel 6:7
NET Translation: To all the supervisors of the kingdom, the prefects, satraps, Counselors, and governors it seemed like a good idea for a royal edict to be issued and an interdict to be enforced. For the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human other than you, O king, should be thrown into a den of lions.
DARBY Translation: All the presidents of the kingdom, the prefects, and the satraps, the Counsellors, and the governors have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, except of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.
KJV Translation: All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the Counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.
Keywords: Counsel, Spirit
Description: Hosea 4:12
NET Translation: They consult their wooden idols, and their diviner’s staff answers with an oracle. The wind of prostitution blows them astray; they commit spiritual adultery against their God.
DARBY Translation: My people ask Counsel of their stock, and their staff declareth unto them; for the spirit of whoredoms causeth [them] to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God:
KJV Translation: My people ask Counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused [them] to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God.
Keywords: Assyria, Ephraim, Israel, King, Syria
Description: Hosea 10:6
NET Translation: Even the calf idol will be carried to Assyria, as tribute for the great king. Ephraim will be disgraced; Israel will be put to shame because of its wooden idol.
DARBY Translation: Yea, it shall be carried unto Assyria [as] a present for king Jareb: Ephraim shall be seized with shame, and Israel shall be ashamed of his own Counsel.
KJV Translation: It shall be also carried unto Assyria [for] a present to king Jareb: Ephraim shall receive shame, and Israel shall be ashamed of his own Counsel.
Keywords: Sword
Description: Hosea 11:6
NET Translation: A sword will flash in their cities, it will destroy the bars of their city gates, and will devour them in their fortresses.
DARBY Translation: and the sword shall turn about in his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour [them], because of their own Counsels.
KJV Translation: And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour [them], because of their own Counsels.
Keywords: King, Man, Pangs
Description: Micah 4:9
NET Translation: Jerusalem, why are you now shouting so loudly? Has your king disappeared? Has your wise leader been destroyed? Is this why pain grips you as if you were a woman in labor?
DARBY Translation: Now why dost thou cry out aloud? Is there no king in thee? is thy Counsellor perished, that pangs have seized thee as a woman in travail?
KJV Translation: Now why dost thou cry out aloud? [is there] no king in thee? is thy Counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail.
Description: Micah 4:12
NET Translation: But they do not know what the Lord is planning; they do not understand his strategy. He has gathered them like stalks of grain to be threshed at the threshing floor.
DARBY Translation: But they know not the thoughts of Jehovah, neither understand they his Counsel; for he hath gathered them together as the sheaves into the threshing-floor.
KJV Translation: But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his Counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
Keywords: Bear, Ear, Reproach, Statutes
Description: Micah 6:16
NET Translation: You follow Omri’s edicts and all the practices of Ahab’s dynasty; you follow their policies. Therefore I will make you an appalling sight; the city’s inhabitants will be taunted derisively, and nations will mock all of you.”
DARBY Translation: For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab; and ye walk in their Counsels: that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof a hissing; and ye shall bear the reproach of my people.
KJV Translation: For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and ye walk in their Counsels; that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore ye shall bear the reproach of my people.
Keywords: Evil, Wicked
Description: Nahum 1:11
NET Translation: From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord, a wicked military strategist.
DARBY Translation: Out of thee is gone forth one that imagineth evil against Jehovah, a wicked Counsellor.
KJV Translation: There is [one] come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked Counsellor.
Keywords: Bear, Build, Counsel, Ear, Peace, Priest, Rule, Temple
Description: Zechariah 6:13
NET Translation: Indeed, he will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed in splendor, sitting as king on his throne. Moreover, there will be a priest with him on his throne and they will see eye to eye on everything.
DARBY Translation: even he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the Counsel of peace shall be between them both.
KJV Translation: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the Counsel of peace shall be between them both.
Keywords: Might
Description: Matthew 12:14
NET Translation: But the Pharisees went out and plotted against him, as to how they could assassinate him.
DARBY Translation: But the Pharisees, having gone out, took Counsel against him, how they might destroy him.
KJV Translation: Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
Keywords: Counsel, Might
Description: Matthew 22:15
NET Translation: Then the Pharisees went out and planned together to entrap him with his own words.
DARBY Translation: Then went the Pharisees and held a council how they might ensnare him in speaking.
KJV Translation: Then went the Pharisees, and took Counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.
Keywords: Jesus, Might
Description: Matthew 26:4
NET Translation: They planned to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.
DARBY Translation: and took Counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;
KJV Translation: And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill [him].
Keywords: Counsel, Jesus, Morning
Description: Matthew 27:1
NET Translation: When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him.
DARBY Translation: And when it was morning all the chief priests and the elders of the people took Counsel against Jesus so that they might put him to death.
KJV Translation: When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took Counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Description: Matthew 27:7
NET Translation: After consulting together they bought the Potter’s Field with it, as a burial place for foreigners.
DARBY Translation: And having taken Counsel, they bought with them the field of the potter for a burying-ground for strangers.
KJV Translation: And they took Counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
Keywords: Money
Description: Matthew 28:12
NET Translation: After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
DARBY Translation: And having assembled with the elders, and having taken Counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
KJV Translation: And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken Counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Keywords: Counsel, Might, Straightway
Description: Mark 3:6
NET Translation: So the Pharisees went out immediately and began plotting with the Herodians, as to how they could assassinate him.
DARBY Translation: And the Pharisees going out straightway with the Herodians took Counsel against him, how they might destroy him.
KJV Translation: And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took Counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
Keywords: Morning, Scribes, Straightway
Description: Mark 15:1
NET Translation: Early in the morning, after forming a plan, the chief priests with the elders and the experts in the law and the whole Sanhedrin tied Jesus up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate.
DARBY Translation: And immediately in the morning the chief priests, having taken Counsel with the elders and scribes and the whole sanhedrim, bound Jesus and carried [him] away, and delivered [him] up to Pilate.
KJV Translation: And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried [him] away, and delivered [him] to Pilate.
Keywords: Joseph, Kingdom
Description: Mark 15:43
NET Translation: Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
DARBY Translation: Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable councillor, who also himself was awaiting the kingdom of God, coming, emboldened himself and went in to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus.
KJV Translation: Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable Counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Keywords: Counsel, God
Description: Luke 7:30
NET Translation: However, the Pharisees and the experts in religious law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)
DARBY Translation: but the Pharisees and the lawyers rendered null as to themselves the Counsel of God, not having been baptised by him.)
KJV Translation: But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the Counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
Keywords: Meet, War
Description: Luke 14:31
NET Translation: Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with 10,000 to oppose the one coming against him with 20,000?
DARBY Translation: Or what king, going on his way to engage in war with another king, does not, sitting down first, take Counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him coming against him with twenty thousand?
KJV Translation: “Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?”
Keywords: Man
Description: Luke 23:50
NET Translation: Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.
DARBY Translation: And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good man and a just
KJV Translation: And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a Counsellor; [and he was] a good man, and a just:
Keywords: Counsel, Kingdom
Description: Luke 23:51
NET Translation: (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.
DARBY Translation: (this [man] had not assented to their Counsel and deed), of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who also waited, [himself also,] for the kingdom of God
KJV Translation: (The same had not consented to the Counsel and deed of them;) [he was] of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: John 11:53
NET Translation: So from that day they planned together to kill him.
DARBY Translation: From that day therefore they took Counsel that they might kill him.
KJV Translation: Then from that day forth they took Counsel together for to put him to death.
Keywords: Might
Description: John 12:10
NET Translation: So the chief priests planned to kill Lazarus too,
DARBY Translation: But the chief priests took Counsel that they might kill Lazarus also,
KJV Translation: But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
Keywords: Counsel, Man
Description: John 18:14
NET Translation: (Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)
DARBY Translation: But it was Caiaphas who Counselled the Jews that it was better that one man should perish for the people.
KJV Translation: Now Caiaphas was he, which gave Counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Keywords: Counsel, Knowledge, Wicked
Description: Acts 2:23
NET Translation: this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
DARBY Translation: him, given up by the determinate Counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye, by [the] hand of lawless [men], have crucified and slain.
KJV Translation: Him, being delivered by the determinate Counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
Keywords: Counsel, Hand
Description: Acts 4:28
NET Translation: to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen.
DARBY Translation: to do whatever thy hand and thy Counsel had determined before should come to pass.
KJV Translation: For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy Counsel determined before to be done.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Acts 5:33
NET Translation: Now when they heard this, they became furious and wanted to execute them.
DARBY Translation: But they, when they heard [these things], were cut to the heart, and took Counsel to kill them.
KJV Translation: When they heard [that], they were cut [to the heart], and took Counsel to slay them.
Keywords: Counsel, Rain, Work
Description: Acts 5:38
NET Translation: So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people, it will come to nothing,
DARBY Translation: And now I say to you, Withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this Counsel or this work have its origin from men, it will be destroyed;
KJV Translation: And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this Counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
Keywords: Counsel, Jews
Description: Acts 9:23
NET Translation: Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,
DARBY Translation: Now when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him.
KJV Translation: And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took Counsel to kill him:
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Acts 20:27
NET Translation: For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.
DARBY Translation: for I have not shrunk from announcing to you all the Counsel of God.
KJV Translation: For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the Counsel of God.
Keywords: Paul, Time
Description: Acts 27:9
NET Translation: Since considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous because the fast was already over, Paul advised them,
DARBY Translation: And much time having now been spent, and navigation being already dangerous, because the fast also was already past, Paul Counselled them,
KJV Translation: Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them],
Keywords: Art, Commodious, Might, Odious, Winter
Description: Acts 27:12
NET Translation: Because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there. They hoped that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.
DARBY Translation: And the harbour being ill adapted to winter in, the most Counselled to set sail thence, if perhaps they might reach Phoenice to winter in, a port of Crete looking north-east and south-east.
KJV Translation: And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, [and there] to winter; [which is] an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: Acts 27:42
NET Translation: Now the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners so that none of them would escape by swimming away.
DARBY Translation: And [the] Counsel of the soldiers was that they should kill the prisoners, lest any one should swim off and escape.
KJV Translation: And the soldiers' Counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
Keywords: Mind
Description: Romans 11:34
NET Translation: For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his Counselor?
DARBY Translation: For who has known [the] mind of [the] Lord, or who has been his Counsellor?
KJV Translation: For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his Counsellor?
Keywords: Judge, Light, Man, Praise
Description: 1 Corinthians 4:5
NET Translation: So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
DARBY Translation: So that do not judge anything before [the] time, until the Lord shall come, who shall also both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and shall make manifest the Counsels of hearts; and then shall each have [his] praise from God.
KJV Translation: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the Counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Keywords: Flesh, Might, Preach, Son
Description: Galatians 1:16
NET Translation: to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,
DARBY Translation: was pleased to reveal his Son in me, that I may announce him as glad tidings among the nations, immediately I took not Counsel with flesh and blood,
KJV Translation: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
Keywords: Counsel, Purpose
Description: Ephesians 1:11
NET Translation: In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the Counsel of his will
DARBY Translation: in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the Counsel of his own will,
KJV Translation: 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:
Keywords: Promise
Description: Hebrews 6:17
NET Translation: In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
DARBY Translation: Wherein God, willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose, intervened by an oath,
KJV Translation: Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his Counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath:
Keywords: Anoint, Counsel, Gold, Shame
Description: Revelation 3:18
NET Translation: take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!
DARBY Translation: I Counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white garments, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.
KJV Translation: “I Counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and” [that] “the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.”