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Selected Verse: Proverbs 19:21 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 19:21 |
Strong Concordance |
There are many [07227] devices [04284] in a man's [0376] heart [03820]; nevertheless the counsel [06098] of the LORD [03068], that shall stand [06965]. |
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King James |
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| (Compare Pro 16:1, Pro 16:9; Psa 33:10-11). The failure of man's devices is implied. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| Contrast the many purposes of man, shifting, changing, from good to better, from bad to worse, and the one unchanging righteous "counsel" of Yahweh. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| There are many devices, etc. - The same sentiment as in Pro 16:1 (note), where see the note. |
10 The LORD [03068] bringeth [06331] the counsel [06098] of the heathen [01471] to nought [06331]: he maketh [05106] the devices [04284] of the people [05971] of none effect [05106].
11 The counsel [06098] of the LORD [03068] standeth [05975] for ever [05769], the thoughts [04284] of his heart [03820] to all [01755] generations [01755].
9 A man's [0120] heart [03820] deviseth [02803] his way [01870]: but the LORD [03068] directeth [03559] his steps [06806].
1 The preparations [04633] of the heart [03820] in man [0120], and the answer [04617] of the tongue [03956], is from the LORD [03068].
1 The preparations [04633] of the heart [03820] in man [0120], and the answer [04617] of the tongue [03956], is from the LORD [03068].