Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person's heart, 1 but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 advice and accept instruction, 1 so you may become wise by the end of your life. 1
22Loyalty is what a person desires 1 and a poor person is better than a liar. 1
Cross References
Genesis 45:4Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” They came near. He said, “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
2 Samuel 17:14Then Absalom and the men of Israel said, “Hushai the Arkite's advice is better than Ahithophel's.” Yahweh had ordained the rejection of Ahithophel's good advice in order to bring destruction on Absalom.
Job 23:13But he is one of a kind, who can turn him back? 1 What he desires, he does. 1
Psalms 33:10Yahweh frustrates the alliances of nations; 1 he overrules the plans of the peoples. 1
Proverbs 12:2Yahweh gives favor to a good man, 1 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans. 1
Proverbs 16:9In his heart a person plans out his way, 1 but Yahweh 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 →