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

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

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

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

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 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.