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Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:21 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 19:21 in other translations
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.
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In context
18 Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
19 A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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