Proverbs 19:21 (KJV)
“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21 is verse of the day number 206 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “The Lord's counsel stands”. It comes from Proverbs 19, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Proverbs 19:21 in other translations
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Proverbs 19:21 in context
Proverbs 19:18–24 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:21
Passages most often linked to Proverbs 19:21, strongest connections first.
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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