Proverbs 19:21

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

There are many deuices in a mans heart: neuerthelesse the counsell of the Lord, that shall stand.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
- Basic English Bible

Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
- Darby Bible

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

There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- World English Bible

Many [are] the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:21


19:19 Great wrath - Of strong passions. Deliver - If thou forbear to punish him. Do it - Thou must deliver him again and again.

19:22 The desire - The hearty desire of being kind is accepted by God, and should be owned by men as a real kindness. A poor man - Who is not able to give what he desires to do. A liar - Than a rich man who feeds the poor with fair promises, but doth not perform what he pretends.

19:23 Satisfied - Shall be fully contented with God's favour and blessing.


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