Make plans for battle, but they will never succeed. Give orders, but they will not be carried out, because God is with us!

What shall we then say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

He keeps shrewd (crafty) (cunning) people from carrying out their plans so that they cannot do anything successfully.

Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).

When you go to war against your enemies, you may see horses, chariots, and armies larger than yours. Do not be afraid of them for Jehovah your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.

No man will be able to resist you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.

Someone told David: Ahithophel is helping Absalom conspire against you! David said: Please Jehovah keep Ahithophel's plans from working!

This seemed like good advice to Absalom and all the Israelite leaders.

Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed. He saddled his donkey and went back to his hometown. He arranged his affairs in order and he hanged himself. He was buried in the family grave.

God is with us as our leader. His priests will sound their trumpets to call the army to fight you. Men of Israel do not wage war against Jehovah the God of your ancestors. You will not succeed.

Manasseh had a carved idol made. Then he set it up in God's Temple, where God had said to David and his son Solomon: I have chosen this temple and Jerusalem from all the tribes of Israel. I will put my name here from generation to generation.

Why do the nations conspire together and rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?

Jehovah nullifies the counsel of the nations. He frustrates the plans of the peoples.

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

Jehovah of Hosts is with us! The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

They conspire with cunning against your people. They plot against your cherished ones.

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!

Aram, Ephraim and Remaliah's son have plotted your ruin. They say:

It will sweep through Judah. It will overflow and pass through. It will be neck-high. Its outspread wings will extend over your entire country, O Immanuel.

For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

Who is able to say something should occur if Jehovah has not ordered it.

What do you fabricate (impute) against Jehovah? He will exterminate it! Affliction will not rise up a second time.

The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)

Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

I tell you: Leave these men alone. If this message and this work are from men it will come to nothing.

for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

You are of God, my little children. You have overcome them because he that is in you is greater than he that is in the world.

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Aram, Ephraim and Remaliah's son have plotted your ruin. They say:
Someone told David: Ahithophel is helping Absalom conspire against you! David said: Please Jehovah keep Ahithophel's plans from working!
This seemed like good advice to Absalom and all the Israelite leaders.
He keeps shrewd (crafty) (cunning) people from carrying out their plans so that they cannot do anything successfully.
Why do the nations conspire together and rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?
Jehovah nullifies the counsel of the nations. He frustrates the plans of the peoples.
([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.
They conspire with cunning against your people. They plot against your cherished ones.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!
Who is able to say something should occur if Jehovah has not ordered it.
What do you fabricate (impute) against Jehovah? He will exterminate it! Affliction will not rise up a second time.
I tell you: Leave these men alone. If this message and this work are from men it will come to nothing.

For god

Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
When you go to war against your enemies, you may see horses, chariots, and armies larger than yours. Do not be afraid of them for Jehovah your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.
No man will be able to resist you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.
God is with us as our leader. His priests will sound their trumpets to call the army to fight you. Men of Israel do not wage war against Jehovah the God of your ancestors. You will not succeed.
Manasseh had a carved idol made. Then he set it up in God's Temple, where God had said to David and his son Solomon: I have chosen this temple and Jerusalem from all the tribes of Israel. I will put my name here from generation to generation.
Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)
Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
You are of God, my little children. You have overcome them because he that is in you is greater than he that is in the world.

General references

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon gathered together. They and all their hosts came before Gibeon and camped. Then they made war against it.
May Jehovah our God be with us as he was with our ancestors. May he not leave us or abandon us.
Behold, the kings have assembled. And they passed by together.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!
This is what the Lord Jehovah says: It will not take place! It will not happen!
Then they will know that Jehovah their God is with them. They will know that the people of Israel are my people,' proclaims the Lord Jehovah.'
Be prepared, and prepare yourself, you and all your companies that are assembled about you, and be a guard for them.
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