Proverbs 19:21
Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
Noyes 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 receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
22The charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man than a liar.
Cross References
Job 23:13But he is of one mind, and who can turn him? And what he desireth, that he doeth.
Psalms 33:10The LORD bringeth the devices of the nations to nothing; He frustrateth the designs of kingdoms.
Proverbs 12:2The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
Proverbs 16:9The heart of man deviseth his way, But the LORD establisheth 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 →