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Proverbs 16:9

WEB

9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

KJV

9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

BSB

9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

FBV

9You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.

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Extra References

Proverbs 19:21

21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.


Psalms 37:23

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


Proverbs 16:1

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


Proverbs 20:24

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


Jeremiah 10:23

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


Proverbs 21:30

30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.


Isaiah 46:10

10I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.