Proverbs 19:21 (WEB)
There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.
Catechism · 1
“As the book of Proverbs states: "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established."” — Catechism footnote: Prov 19:21.
Fathers and councils · 3
Jerome
“xix. 21.” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“For “there are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless, the counsel of the Lord stands for ever.”” — editor's note: Prov. xix. 21
Read the whole comment“For it is written, “Many are the thoughts in the heart of man, but the counsel of the Lord abideth for ever,” for no other reason except that we may understand or believe that as God is eternal, so is His counsel for eternity, and therefore unchangeable, as He himself is.” — editor's note: Prov. xix. 21
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Cross-references · 10
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.20.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in Catechism §303.
Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 14.
Cited together in Catechism §303.