Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the Lord will prevail.

BSB · Berean Standard Bible

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

KJV · King James Version

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s counsel will prevail.

WEB · World English Bible

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

ASV · American Standard Version

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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.

many: Proverbs 12:2; Genesis 37:19, 20; Esther 9:25; Psalm 21:11; Psalm 33:10, 11; Psalm 83:4; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Isaiah 7:6, 7; Daniel 11:24, 25; Matthew 26:4, 5; Matthew 27:63, 64
nevertheless: Proverbs 16:1, 9; Proverbs 21:1, 30; Genesis 45:4–8; Genesis 50:20; Job 23:13; Isaiah 14:24, 26, 27; Isaiah 46:10; Daniel 4:35; Acts 4:27, 28; Acts 5:38, 39; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17, 18; 1 Peter 2:8; Jude 1:4