Proverbs 19:21
The purposes in a man’s heart [are] many, || And the counsel of YHWH—it stands.
Literal Standard 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
20Hear counsel and receive instruction, || So that you are wise in your latter end.
22The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, || And the poor [is] better than a liar.
Cross References
Genesis 45:4And Joseph says to his brothers, “Please come near to me,” and they come near; and he says, “I [am] your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt;
2 Samuel 17:14And Absalom says—and all the men of Israel, “The counsel of Hushai the Archite [is] better than the counsel of Ahithophel”; and YHWH willed to make void the good counsel of Ahithophel for the sake of YHWH’s bringing the calamity to Absalom.
Job 23:13And He [is] in one [mind], || And who turns Him back? And His soul has desired—and He does [it].
Psalms 33:10YHWH made void the counsel of nations, || He disallowed the thoughts of the peoples.
Proverbs 12:2The good brings forth favor from YHWH, || And the man of wicked schemes He condemns.
Proverbs 16:9The heart of man devises his way, || And YHWH establishes his step.
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 →