Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Berean Standard Bible
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 accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Cross References
Genesis 45:4Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt!
2 Samuel 17:14Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.
Job 23:13But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.
Psalms 33:10The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.
Proverbs 12:2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines 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 →