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Bible Verses About God's Sovereignty

12 Bible verses about God's sovereignty, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Isaiah 46:9-10

KJVRemember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

WEBRemember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me. I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.

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Psalm 115:3

KJVBut our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

WEBBut our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases.

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Proverbs 19:21

KJVThere are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

WEBThere are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

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Daniel 4:35

KJVAnd all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

WEBAll 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 no one can stop his hand, or ask him, “What are you doing?”

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Ephesians 1:11

KJVIn whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

WEBWe were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,

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Psalm 135:6

KJVWhatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

WEBWhatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.

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Job 42:2

KJVI know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.

WEB“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.

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Proverbs 16:9

KJVA man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

WEBA man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

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Colossians 1:16-17

KJVFor by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

WEBFor by him all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, visible things and invisible things, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.

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Psalm 103:19

KJVThe LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

WEBYahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.

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1 Chronicles 29:11-12

KJVThine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

WEBYours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all! In your hand is power and might! It is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all!

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Daniel 2:21

KJVAnd he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

WEBHe changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.

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