Proverbs 19:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:21 — KJV
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
— Proverbs 19:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:21
“The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. to all...: Heb. to generation and generation”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:21: heart, counsel, lord
“And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:21: many, heart, lord
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:21: heart, lord, stand
“And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:21: counsel, lord, stand
“Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:21: heart, nevertheless, lord
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