"God [is] not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

Behold, I have received [a command] to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.

"But He [is] unique, and who can make Him change? And [whatever] His soul desires, [that] He does.

There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the LORD's counsel -- that will stand.

[There is] no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD.

For the LORD of hosts has purposed, And who will annul [it?] His hand [is] stretched out, And who will turn it back?"

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,'

Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man who executes My counsel, from a far country. Indeed I have spoken [it;] I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed [it;] I will also do it.

"For I [am] the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

For the gifts and the calling of God [are] irrevocable.