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There are many plans in a man`s heart, But Yahweh`s counsel will prevail.
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Man's Plans vs. God's Purpose
All commentators emphasize the core contrast of this verse: human plans are described as 'many,' 'shifting,' and ultimately fallible, while God's 'counsel' is singular, 'unchanging,' and certain to be accomplished. While we may trouble ourselves with countless schemes, only God's sovereign purpose will ultimately 'stand' and abide forever.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Contrast the many purposes of man, shifting, changing, from good to better, from bad to worse, and the one unchanging righteous “counsel” of Yahweh…
19th Century
Anglican
There are many devices (or, thoughts) in a man’s heart. —He disquiets himself in vain ([Refere…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[There are] many devices in a man's heart Some about civil things; to get wealth and riches: to obtain honour and gl…
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What should we desire, other than that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will?
