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


In Context

18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.

19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

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

22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched 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 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 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 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.