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

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

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

Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

21 You can make many plans,

but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

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

Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

21 People can make all kinds of plans,

but only the Lord’s plan will happen.

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

But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

21 Many are the thoughts in a man’s heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.

21 Many plans are in the human heart, 

but the advice of the Lord will endure. 

21 Many plans are in a man’s heart,

but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

21 The human mind may devise many plans,

but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.

21 Many plans are in the heart of a man,

but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

21 A man may have many plans in his heart.

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

21 Many plans are in a man’s heart,

But the counsel of the Lord will stand.