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

There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the LORD.

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

But they said, "Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people."

And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His doctrine.

But if we shall say `Of men'" -- they feared the people, for all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.

But if we say, `Of men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, "In truth this is the Prophet."

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "Perceive ye how ye prevail not at all? Behold, the world has gone after him!"