Proverbs 19:21-23

New Living Translation

²¹You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

²²Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.

²³Fear of the Lord leads to life,
bringing security and protection from harm.

Proverbs 19:21-23

New International Version

²¹Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.^(A)

²²What a person desires is unfailing love^[a];
better to be poor than a liar.

²³The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(B)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)