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


In Context

18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.

19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

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

22 What a man desires is unfailing love ; better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:21Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth 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.