Proverbs 19:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”Proverbs 19:21
What Does Proverbs 19:21 Mean?
Proverbs 19:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:9“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”Isaiah 14:24“The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:”Proverbs 16:1“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.”Psalms 33:10“The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.”Isaiah 46:10“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:”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Ephesians 1:11“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”Job 23:13“But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.”Proverbs 21:1“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”Isaiah 14:26“This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.”Acts 5:38“And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:”Psalms 33:11“The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”Daniel 4:35“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”Acts 4:27“For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,”Psalms 21:11“For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.”Ecclesiastes 7:29“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”James 4:15“For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.”1 Peter 2:8“And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.”Lamentations 3:37“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”Genesis 45:4“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”
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