Proverbs 19:20-21
Proverbs 19:20-21 The Message (MSG)
Take good counsel and accept correction— that’s the way to live wisely and well. We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but GOD’s purpose prevails.
Proverbs 19:20-21 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Proverbs 19:20-21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.
Proverbs 19:20-21 New Century Version (NCV)
Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end you will be wise. People can make all kinds of plans, but only the LORD’s plan will happen.
Proverbs 19:20-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:20-21 New International Version (NIV)
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:20-21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.
Proverbs 19:20-21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, That you may be wise in the time to come. Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the LORD’S purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). [Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:17]
Proverbs 19:20-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:20-21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Listen well to wise counsel and be willing to learn from correction so that by the end of your life you’ll be known for your wisdom. A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.
