Jeremiah 10:23

WEB

²³LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

KJV

²³¶ O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

BSB

²³^[+] I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.

FBV

²³I^[+] realize, Lord, that people don't control their own lives—no one really knows how to choose their way.

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Extra References

Proverbs 20:24

²⁴A man’s steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?

Proverbs 16:1

¹The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

Psalms 37:23

²³A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.

Psalms 119:116-117

¹¹⁶Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope. ¹¹⁷Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

Psalms 17:5

⁵My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.