Proverbs 19:21 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 19:21 MSG (The Message)

We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but GOD’s purpose prevails.

Proverbs 19:21 KJV (King James Version)

There are many devices in a man's heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Proverbs 19:21 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.

Proverbs 19:21 NCV (New Century Version)

People can make all kinds of plans, but only the LORD’s plan will happen.

Proverbs 19:21 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Proverbs 19:21 NIV (New International Version)

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:21 NKJV (New King James Version)

There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.

Proverbs 19:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the LORD’S purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). [Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:17]

Proverbs 19:21 NLT (New Living Translation)

You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.

Proverbs 19:21 TPT (The Passion Translation)

A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.

Proverbs 19:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.