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

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

22 What a person desires is unfailing love;

better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;

then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

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

Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness:

And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life:

And he that hath it shall abide satisfied;

He shall not be visited with evil.

21 You can make many plans,

but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

22 Loyalty makes a person attractive.

It is better to be poor than dishonest.

23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,

bringing security and protection from harm.

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

Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

22 What is desired in a man is kindness,

And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life,

And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;

He will not be visited with evil.

21 People can make all kinds of plans,

but only the Lord’s plan will happen.

22 People want others to be loyal,

so it is better to be poor than to be a liar.

23 Those who respect the Lord will live

and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble.

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.

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

22 The charm of a man 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 rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

21 Many plans are in the human heart, 

but the advice of the Lord will endure. 

22 Loyalty is desirable in a person, 

and it is better to be poor than a liar. 

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, 

and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm. 

21 Many plans are in a man’s heart,

but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

22 What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;

better to be a poor man than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;

one will sleep at night without danger.

21 The human mind may devise many plans,

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

22 What is desirable in a person is loyalty,

and it is better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord is life indeed;

filled with it one rests secure

and suffers no harm.

21 Many plans are in the heart of a man,

but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

22 The craving of a man is his steadfast loyalty,

and it is better to be poor than a liar.

23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;

he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.

21 A man may have many plans in his heart.

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

22 Every man longs for love that never fails.

It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

23 Having respect for the Lord leads to life.

Then you will be content and free from trouble.

21 Many plans are in a man’s heart,

But the counsel of the Lord will stand.

22 What is desirable in a man is his kindness,

And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life,

So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.