Jeremiah 29:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

I know

Expected end

Lamentations 3:26

General references

Jeremiah 31:17

Bible References

I know

But He is unchangeable; who can oppose Him?
He does what He desires.

The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
the plans of His heart from generation to generation.

Lord my God, You have done many things—
Your wonderful works and Your plans for us;
none can compare with You.
If I were to report and speak of them,
they are more than can be told.

I declare the end from the beginning,
and from long ago what is not yet done,
saying: My plan will take place,
and I will do all My will.

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
and your ways are not My ways.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.

But they do not know the Lord’s intentions
or understand His plan,
that He has gathered them
like sheaves to the threshing floor.

But didn’t My words and My statutes that I commanded My servants the prophets overtake your ancestors? They repented and said: As the Lord of Hosts purposed to deal with us for our ways and deeds, so He has dealt with us.”

For the Lord of Hosts says this: “As I resolved to treat you badly when your fathers provoked Me to anger, and I did not relent,” says the Lord of Hosts,

Expected end

It is good to wait quietly
for deliverance from the Lord.

General references

There is hope for your future—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
and your children will return to their own territory.