Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”

Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

World English Bible

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

American Standard Version

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Geneva Bible 1599

The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.

Darby Translation

The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

Young's Literal Translation

The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

Bible in Basic English

A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

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Cross references

“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”

Proverbs 19:21 Psalm 37:23 Proverbs 16:1 Proverbs 20:24 Jeremiah 10:23 Proverbs 21:30

Proverbs 19:21 · BSB

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Psalm 37:23 · BSB

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Proverbs 16:1 · BSB

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

Proverbs 20:24 · BSB

A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

Jeremiah 10:23 · BSB

I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.

Proverbs 21:30 · BSB

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Read Proverbs 16