Proverbs 19:21 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

Here we have, 1. Men projecting. They keep their designs to themselves, but they cannot hide them from God; he knows the many devices that are in men's hearts,?devices against his counsels (as those, Ps. 2:1-3; Mic. 4:11),?devices without his counsel (no regard had to his providence, as those Jas. 4:13; this and the other they will do, and not take God along with them),?devices unlike God's counsels; men are wavering in their devices, and often absurd and unjust, but God's counsels are wise... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a man's heart ,.... Some about civil things; to get wealth and riches: to obtain honour and glory among men; to attain to a long life, and to perpetuate their memories after death: some about sinful things; to gratify their carnal lusts and sensual appetites; and to do mischief to others, particularly the people of God, and the cause and interest of Christ: some about religious things; coming new doctrines, devising new ordinances and modes of worship; contriving... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices, etc. - The same sentiment as in Proverbs 16:1 ; (note), where see the note. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:18-21

The true prudence I. IN THE PARENTAL RELATION . ( Proverbs 19:18 .) 1 . The necessity of discipline. The exuberance of youth needs the hand of the pruner; the wildness of the colt must be early tamed, or never. Weak indulgence is the worst unkindness to children. 2 . The unwisdom of excessive severity. Cruelty is not discipline; too great sharpness is as bed as the other extreme. Children are thus made base, induced to take up with bad company, and to surfeit and run... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The immutability of the counsel of God is contrasted with the shifting, fluctuating purposes of man (comp. Proverbs 16:1 , Proverbs 16:9 ; Numbers 23:19 ; Malachi 3:6 ). Aben Ezra connects this verse with the preceding, as though it gave the reason for the advice contained therein. But it is most natural to take the maxim in a general sense, as above Wis. 9:14, "The thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain." The counsel of the Lord, that shall stand ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The mind of man and the mind of God Here is a contrast which we do well to consider. Between our human spiritual nature and that of the Divine Spirit it is possible to find resemblances and contrasts. Both are interesting and instructive. I. THE THOUGHTS OF MAN 'S MIND . We know how fugitive these are; how they come and go like the flash of the lightning; and even those which linger are but short-lived, they soon give place to others. Even those thoughts which become "fixed,"... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21. There are many devices in a man’s heart Which shall not stand, but be disappointed; many designs and contrivances, which he thinks to be so well devised and planned that they cannot miscarry. Nevertheless, the counsel of the Lord Which ofttimes contradicts, and therefore overrules or defeats the designs and purposes of men; that shall stand Shall certainly be fulfilled, and bring to pass whatever he pleases. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:1-29

Lessons heeded and ignored (19:1-29)Moral uprightness is more important than wealth, and wise action is more important than hasty action. People are foolish when they blame God for the trouble they bring upon themselves through their own mistakes (19:1-3).Often the reason the rich have many friends is that these ‘friends’ hope to gain personally from their wealth or influence (4-6). The poor lose their friends, though in a sense they are rich if they maintain their understanding (7-8). People... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 19:21

many devices = many schemes. Nevertheless, &c. Illustrations: Joseph's brethren (Genesis 37:19 , &c. Compare Psalms 76:10 ); Pharaoh (Exodus 1:10 . Compare Exodus 15:0 ); the rulers (Matthew 27:63-66 ); Saul (Acts 9:1 , Acts 9:2 . Compare verses: Proverbs 19:3-9 , &c.); Herod (Acts 12:1-3 . Compare verses: Proverbs 19:5-19 ); the forty Jews (Acts 23:12-15 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

"There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand."In the run of a lifetime, a man hears all kinds of philosophies and all kinds of theories and teachings; but it is only the word of the Lord that shall stand the test of time and eternity. "Heaven and earth shall pass away," the Lord says, "But my word shall not pass away." read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:18-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 19:21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 19:21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

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