Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21Many are the plans in a person’s heart,

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

21Many plans are in a person’s heart,

But the advice of the Lord will stand.

21Many plans are in a man’s mind,

But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). [Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:17]

21Many plans are in a man’s heart,

but the purpose of the Lord will prevail.

21There are many devices in a man’s heart;

But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

21Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.

21There are many plans in a man’s heart,

but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

21A person may have many plans in their heart.

But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

21You may have lots of ideas about what you want to do.

But it is the Lord's plans that are important.

21The purposes in a man’s heart [are] many, || And the counsel of YHWH—it stands.