Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 19:21

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
— Proverbs 19:21

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Proverbs 19:21
Devo: Today's Verse
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:20-21
Devo: Today's Verse
"Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Plans of Man
Illustration of Proverbs 19:20-21
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 19:20-21 -- Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
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Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 19:21 — Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.

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