20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
20 Take good counsel and accept correction - that's the way to live wisely and well.
21 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails.
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.
21 There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord's counsel--that will stand.
20 Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.
21 You can make many plans, but the Lord 's purpose will prevail.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:20-21
Commentary on Proverbs 19:20
(Read Proverbs 19:20)
Those that would be wise in their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young.
Commentary on Proverbs 19:21
(Read Proverbs 19:21)
What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will?