Proverbs 19:21
There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
In Context
20Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
22An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
Cross References
Genesis 45:4And he said to them mildly, “Approach toward me.” And when they had approached close by, he said: “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
2 Samuel 17:14And Absalom, with all the men of Israel, said: “The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.” So, by an act of the Lord, the useful counsel of Ahithophel was defeated, in order that the Lord might lead evil over Absalom.
Job 23:13For he is alone, and no one is able to disturb his intention; and whatever his spirit wills, that he accomplishes.
Psalms 33:10Fear the Lord, all you his saints. For there is no destitution for those who fear him.
Proverbs 12:2Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
Proverbs 16:9The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:21
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Note, 1. It is well with those that are wise in their latter end, wise for their latter end, for their future state, wise for another world, that are found wise when their latter end comes, wise virgins, wise builders, wise stewards, that are wise at length, and understand the things that belong to their peace, before they be hidden from their eyes. A carnal worldling at his end shall be a fool ( Jer. xvii. 11 ), but godliness… Read the whole commentary →