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Proverbs 19:21

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21iMany are the plans in the mind of a man,

but jit is the purpose of the Lord kthat will stand.

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Cross references

  1. iPs. 33:10, 11
  2. jJob 23:13; Isa. 14:26, 27
  3. kIsa. 46:10

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Many are the plans in a person’s heart,

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Many plans are in a person’s heart,

but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

NLTNew Living Translation

You can make many plans,

but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Many plans are in the heart of a man,

but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

KJV 1900King James Version

There are many devices in a man’s heart;

Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.