Proverbs 19 · Verse 21

Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:21, King James Version

Proverbs 19:21 in other translations

BSBMany plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
WEBThere are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.
ASVThere are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
YLTMany are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
DARBYMany are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
BBEA man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
WebsterThere are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

What does Proverbs 19:21 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
21. (Compare Pr 16:1, 9; Psa 33:10, 11). The failure of man's devices is implied.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 21 There are many devices, etc. - The same sentiment as in Pro 16:1 (note), where see the note.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will?

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 19:21 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

רַבּ֣וֹתra.BotmanyH7227
מַחֲשָׁב֣וֹתma.cha.sha.VotplansH4284
בְּלֶב\־be.lev-[are] in [the] heart ofH3820
אִ֑ישׁ'Isha personH376
וַעֲצַ֥תva.'a.Tzatand [the] purpose ofH6098
יְ֝הוָ֗הYah.wehYahwehH3068
הִ֣יאhi'itH1931
תָקֽוּם\׃ta.Kumit will standH6965

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 19:21

  • Proverbs 16:9

    A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

  • Isaiah 14:24

    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:

  • Proverbs 16:1

    The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

  • Psalms 33:10-11

    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.

  • Isaiah 46:10

    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:

  • Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

  • Ephesians 1:11

    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:

  • Job 23:13

    But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

  • Proverbs 21:1

    The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

  • Isaiah 14:26-27

    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?

  • Acts 5:38-39

    And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

  • Daniel 4:35

    And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
many.
12:2; Ge 37:19,20; Es 9:25; Ps 21:11; 33:10,11; 83:4; Ec 7:29
Isa 7:6,7; Da 11:24,25; Mt 26:4,5; 27:63,64
nevertheless.
16:1,9; 21:1,30; Ge 45:4-8; 50:20; Job 23:13; Isa 14:24,26,27
Isa 46:10; Da 4:35; Ac 4:27,28; 5:38,39; Eph 1:11; Heb 6:17,18
1Pe 2:8; Jude 1:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Proverbs 19:20

    Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  • Proverbs 19:21

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

  • Proverbs 19:22

    The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Read all of Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:21 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Muchos pensamientos hay en el corazón del hombre; mas el consejo de Jehová permanecerá.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Il y a beaucoup de pensées dans le cœur d’un homme; mais le conseil de l’ Éternel, c’est là ce qui s’accomplit.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Viele Gedanken sind in dem Herzen eines Mannes; aber der Ratschluß Jehovas, er kommt zustande.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Multæ cogitationes in corde viri; voluntas autem Domini permanebit.