Proverbs 19:21–22

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.

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

but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love,

and a poor man is better than a liar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.