Bible verse
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
KJV
[There are] many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
ASV
There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
ERV
There are many devices in a man’s heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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