Devine Scripture

Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

v.21This passage

v.22That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

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.