Proverbs
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21
Proverbs 19:21 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, God's plan, and surrender to God — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 115:3“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
Genesis 50:20
Common questions
What does Proverbs 19:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 19:21 reads: "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand." The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, God's plan, and surrender to God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 19:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand." is Proverbs 19:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 19:21?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 19:21 include Proverbs 20:24, Isaiah 46:10, and Romans 8:28. Reading them alongside Proverbs 19:21 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with Proverbs 19:21?
Read Proverbs 19:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.