¹³ But you kept these things in the secret of your heart; I am certain this was in your thoughts:

¹³ But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.

¹¹ Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:

³³ O how deep is the wealth of the wisdom and knowledge of God! no one is able to make discovery of his decisions, and his ways may not be searched out.

³⁷ Who is able to say a thing, and give effect to it, if it has not been ordered by the Lord?

⁹ Let the things which are past come to your memory: for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like me;

¹⁰ Making clear from the first what is to come, and from past times the things which have not so far come about; saying, My purpose is fixed, and I will do all my pleasure;

¹¹ Sending for a bird of strong flight from the east, the man of my purpose from a far country; I have said it, and I will give effect to it; the thing designed by me will certainly be done.

¹⁵ Truly, you have a secret God, the God of Israel is a Saviour!

⁷ I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things.

⁶ For every purpose there is a time and a decision, because the sorrow of man is great in him.

⁷ No one is certain what is to be, and who is able to say to him when it will be?

⁹ I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

³⁹ See now, I myself am he; there is no other god but me: giver of death and life, wounding and making well: and no one has power to make you free from my hand.