Proverbs 16:9
“A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
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Proverbs 16:9 Context
7When a mans wayes please the Lord, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him. 8Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right. 9A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. 10A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement. 11A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
- King James Version
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
- Basic English Bible
The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
- Darby Bible
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
- Webster's Bible
A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
- World English Bible
The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A man's heart deviseth his way; but the LORD directeth his steps.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Proverbs 16:9
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Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:9
16:9 Deviseth - Proposes what he will do. Directeth - Over - rules and disposes all his designs and actions.