21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
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 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails.
21 There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord's counsel--that will stand.
21 You can make many plans, but the Lord 's purpose will prevail.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
7 See those people polishing their chariots, and those others grooming their horses? But we're making garlands for God our God.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
7 Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ.
Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. Even the greatest of men must be much in prayer. Let none expect benefit by the prayers of the church, or their friends, who are capable of praying for themselves, yet neglect it. Pray that God would protect his person, and preserve his life. That God would enable him to go on in his undertakings for the public good. We may know that God accepts our spiritual sacrifices, if by his Spirit he kindles in our souls a holy fire of piety and love to God. Also, that the Lord would crown his enterprises with success. Our first step to victory in spiritual warfare is to trust only in the mercy and grace of God; all who trust in themselves will soon be cast down. Believers triumph in God, and his revelation of himself to them, by which they distinguish themselves from those that live without God in the world. Those who make God and his name their praise, may make God and his name their trust. This was the case when the pride and power of Jewish unbelief, and pagan idolatry, fell before the sermons and lives of the humble believers in Jesus. This is the case in every conflict with our spiritual enemies, when we engage them in the name, the spirit, and the power of Christ; and this will be the case at the last day, when the world, with the prince of it, shall be brought down and fall; but believers, risen-from the dead, through the resurrection of the Lord, shall stand, and sing his praises in heaven. In Christ's salvation let us rejoice; and set up our banners in the name of the Lord our God, assured that by the saving strength of his right hand we shall be conquerors over every enemy.
17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
17 A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.
17 Horsepower is not the answer; no one gets by on muscle alone.
17 A horse is a vain hope for safety; Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength.
17 Don't count on your warhorse to give you victory- for all its strength, it cannot save you.
(Read Psalm 33:12-22)
All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy. In difficulties they shall be helped; in dangers they shall not receive any real damage. Those that fear God and his wrath, must hope in God and his mercy; for there is no flying from him, but by flying to him. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us; let us always have the comfort and benefit, not according to our merits, but according to the promise which thou hast in thy word given to us, and according to the faith thou hast by thy Spirit and grace wrought in us.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:21
Commentary on Proverbs 19:21
(Read Proverbs 19:21)
What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will?