21Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.


In Context

18 Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.

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

22 The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

Proverbs 19:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:21[There are] many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:21Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord 's purpose that prevails.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:21Many are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.