Proverbs 19:21
What does Proverbs 19:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
KJV
King James Version · 1611There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Many <FI>are<Fi> the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 4:35
and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- Daniel 11:24
In time of security shall he come even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers’ fathers; he shall scatter among them prey, and spoil, and substance: yea, he shall devise his devices against the strongholds, even for a time.
- Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
- Isaiah 14:26
This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
- Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.
- Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.
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