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But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
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The fat of an animal found dead or torn by wild animals may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.
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Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise the Lord with the musical instruments I have provided for that purpose.”
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“God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.
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“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
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The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
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But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.
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Purpose and Theme
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
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Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
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But this is not what he intends, this is not what he has in mind; his purpose is to destroy, to put an end to many nations.
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The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.
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For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?
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I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’
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From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do.
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“Come together, all of you, and listen: Which of the idols has foretold these things? The Lord’s chosen ally will carry out his purpose against Babylon; his arm will be against the Babylonians.
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so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
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The Lord said, “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies plead with you in times of disaster and times of distress.
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The anger of the Lord will not turn back until he fully accomplishes the purposes of his heart. In days to come you will understand it clearly.
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The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn back until he fully accomplishes the purposes of his heart. In days to come you will understand this.
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great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.
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Therefore, hear what the Lord has planned against Edom, what he has purposed against those who live in Teman: The young of the flock will be dragged away; their pasture will be appalled at their fate.
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Therefore, hear what the Lord has planned against Babylon, what he has purposed against the land of the Babylonians: The young of the flock will be dragged away; their pasture will be appalled at their fate.
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“Sharpen the arrows, take up the shields! The Lord has stirred up the kings of the Medes, because his purpose is to destroy Babylon. The Lord will take vengeance, vengeance for his temple.
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Lift up a banner against the walls of Babylon! Reinforce the guard, station the watchmen, prepare an ambush! The Lord will carry out his purpose, his decree against the people of Babylon.
