Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Who is he that says, and it comes to pass, when LORD does not command it?
New American Standard Bible
Unless the Lord has commanded it?
King James Version
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
Holman Bible
מ Mem
unless the Lord has ordained it?
International Standard Version
Who can command, and it happens, without the Lord having ordered it?
American Standard Version
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
Amplified
Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass,
Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it?
Bible in Basic English
Who is able to say a thing, and give effect to it, if it has not been ordered by the Lord?
Darby Translation
Who is he that saith, and there cometh to pass, what the Lord hath not commanded?
Julia Smith Translation
Who this saying, And it shall be Jehovah commanding not?
King James 2000
Who is he that says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord commands it not?
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Who can speak} and it will happen [if] the Lord has not commanded [it]?
Modern King James verseion
Who is this who speaks, and it occurs, when the Lord does not command it?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{Mem} What is he then that sayeth, "There should something be done without the LORD's commandment:
NET Bible
(Mem) Whose command was ever fulfilled unless the Lord decreed it?
New Heart English Bible
Who can speak a thing and have it come to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?
The Emphasized Bible
Who was it that spake, and it was done, when , My Lord, had not commanded?
Webster
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
World English Bible
Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn't command it?
Youngs Literal Translation
Who is this -- he hath said, and it is, And the Lord hath not commanded it?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Lamentations 3:37
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Context Readings
Israel's Affliction
36 to subvert a man in his cause, LORD does not approve. 37 Who is he that says, and it comes to pass, when LORD does not command it? 38 Out of the mouth of the Most High does there not come evil and good.
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Cross References
Psalm 33:9-11
For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood fast.
Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart devises his way, but LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man's heart, but the counsel of LORD, that shall stand.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against LORD.
Isaiah 46:10
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure,
Daniel 4:35
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing, and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth. And none can stay his hand, or say to him, What are thou doing?
Romans 9:15
For he says to Moses, I will be merciful to whom I may be merciful, and I will be compassionate to whomever I may be compassionate.
Ephesians 1:11
in him in whom also we obtained an inheritance. Having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the deliberation of his will.
James 4:13-15
Go now, men who say, Today and tomorrow we will go into this city, and will operate one year there, and will engage in trade and will get gain--