Proverbs 19:21
Human beings make many plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
Free Bible 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 advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.
22The most desirable thing in anyone is trustworthy love; it is better to be poor than a liar.
Cross References
Genesis 45:4“Please come closer to me,” he told his brothers. They came over to him. “I'm your brother Joseph who you sold into slavery in Egypt.
2 Samuel 17:14Absalom and all the Israelite leaders said, “Hushai the Archite's advice is better than Ahithophel's.” For the Lord had decided to block Ahithophel's good advice in order that he might bring disaster on Absalom.
Job 23:13But God is unchangeable—who can turn him from his purposes? He does whatever he wants to do.
Psalms 33:10The Lord foils the decisions of the nations, he frustrates the plans of the peoples,
Proverbs 12:2The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
Proverbs 16:9You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
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 →