Proverbs 19:21
King James Version (KJV)
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
In context
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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Proverbs 19:21 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
- WEB World English Bible
- There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Many [are] the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
- WBS Webster Bible
- There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.