King James Bible
KJVThere are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 19:21 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. | |
American Standard VersionASV | There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand. | |
English Revised VersionERV | There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. | |
World English BibleWEB | There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Many are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. |