Proverbs 19:21 Parallel Translations
NASB: Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Many plans are in the human heart, but the advice of the LORD will endure.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
ASV: There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
BBE: A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
DBY: Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
ERV: There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
JPS: There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
WBS: There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
WEB: There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
YLT: Many are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
Proverbs 19:21 Cross References
XREF:Psalm 33:10 The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples.

Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.

Proverbs 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

Isaiah 14:26 "This is the plan devised against the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out against all the nations.

Isaiah 14:27 "For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?" (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 19:21 [There are] many devices in a {g} man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
(g) Man's device will not have success, unless God governs it, whose purpose is unchangeable.
MHC: 19:19. The spared and spoiled child is likely to become a man of great wrath. 20. Those that would be wise in their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young. 21. What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will? 22. It is far better to have a heart to do good, and want ability for it, than to have ability for it, and want a heart to it. 23. Those that live in the fear of God, shall get safety, satisfaction, and true and complete happiness. 24. Indolence, when indulged, so grows upon people, that they have no heart to do the most needful things for themselves. 25. A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a man of understanding. 26. The young man who wastes his father's substance, or makes his aged mother destitute, is hateful, and will come to disgrace.
CONC:Counsel Designs Devices Established Full Heart Lord's Man's Mind Nevertheless Plans Prevail Prevails Purpose Purposes Stand Standeth Thoughts Unchanging
PREV:Counsel Designs Devices Established Full Heart Lord's Mind Nevertheless Plans Prevail Prevails Purpose Purposes Stand Standeth Thoughts Unchanging
NEXT:Counsel Designs Devices Established Full Heart Lord's Mind Nevertheless Plans Prevail Prevails Purpose Purposes Stand Standeth Thoughts Unchanging
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