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Proverbs 19:21 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. "
Proverbs 19:21
Verse in Context
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A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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Proverbs 19:1
"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool."
Proverbs 19:2
"Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth."
Proverbs 19:3
"The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD."
Proverbs 19:4
"Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour."
Proverbs 19:5
"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape."
Proverbs 19:6
"Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts."
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