Proverbs 19:21
There are many plans in a man’s heart, 2 but Adonai’s counsel will prevail. 1
One Unity Resource 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
20Sh'ma ·Hear obey· counsel and receive instruction, 2 that you may be wise in your latter end. 1
Cross References
Genesis 45:4Joseph [May he add] said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” They came near. “He said, I am Joseph [May he add], your brother, whom you sold into Egypt [Abode of slavery].
Psalms 33:10Adonai brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. 2 He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. 1
Proverbs 12:2A good man shall obtain favor from Adonai, 2 but he will condemn as guilty a man of wicked devices. 1
Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, 2 but Adonai directs his steps. 1
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 →