Proverbs 19:21
21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:21
King James Version
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
English Standard Version
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
The Message
21 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails.
New King James Version
21 There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord's counsel--that will stand.
New Living Translation
21 You can make many plans, but the Lord 's purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 16:9
9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:9
King James Version
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
English Standard Version
9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
The Message
9 We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously
New King James Version
9 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
New Living Translation
9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:9
Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10
(Read Proverbs 16:9-10)
If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.
Proverbs 16:25
25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:25
King James Version
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
English Standard Version
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
The Message
25 There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again - it leads straight to hell.
New King James Version
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
New Living Translation
25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:25
Commentary on Proverbs 16:25
(Read Proverbs 16:25)
This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls.
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?