Proverbs 19:21
“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
What does Proverbs 19:21 mean?
“Proverbs 19:21” in the KJV reads, “There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” In plain terms, the verse contrasts two realities: the restless, multiplying plans that rise from within human beings, and the steady, unshakable…
Read full commentaryDevotionalWhen Many Plans Compete, God’s Counsel Remains
“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 speaks with disarming honesty about the human condition. We are planners by nature. Our hearts are full of “devices”—intentions, strategies…
Read devotionalPrayerWhen My Plans Are Many, Let Your Counsel Stand
Holy and Sovereign LORD, I come before You in reverence and humility, acknowledging that You alone are God, perfect in wisdom, pure in purpose, and faithful in every promise. You see the end from the beginning. You weigh the motives of my heart. You know my thoughts before they…
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