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Proverbs 19:21

WEB

21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

KJV

21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

BSB

21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

FBV

21Human beings make many plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.

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Extra References

Proverbs 16:9

9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.


Isaiah 14:24

24The LORD of Armies has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:


Proverbs 16:1

1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.


Psalms 33:10-11

10The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. 11The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.


Isaiah 46:10

10I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.


Proverbs 21:30

30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.


Ephesians 1:11

11We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,


Job 23:13

13But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.


Isaiah 14:26-27

26This is the plan that is determined for the whole earth. This is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations. 27For the LORD of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”


Proverbs 21:1

1The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.