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Proverbs 19:21
Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Proverbs 19:21 · Geneva Bible
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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 sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
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