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V. 33 - man proposes, but God disposes; so many, if not all of our 'adages' come from the Bible

In verse 16 we see that acquiring godly wisdom, that is, gaining accurate knowledge of God’s Word, the Bible, and acting in harmony with it, helps us to walk in the way Jehovah approves

This chapter spells out the sovereignty of God. He is in control of our words, steps and destinies. God controls and directs all. Check out Isa. 45. 7 and Rom. 9. Man is on His sovereign leash and He will direct him according to His will and pleasure.

Very good words

A day served happy adds to a long life.

I think it really sums up the whole Bible u can get a lot of wisdom and knowledge from it I mean it's all there all it takes is inheriting understanding I love it it's so strong and intense u actually feel the power of God just by reading God Bless

good

Depart from.evil...fear the Lord

Pleasant words can not only sound sweet but can also be a healing to us and strengthen us as verse 24 shows.

man can be most effectively reconcilled to his own enemies by his ownreconciliation to God. God is the omnipotent creator -ruler of this universe, and no enemy can attack us except by His permission. exm. Laban followed Jacob as an enemy, he was constrained to make peace with him. Esau reverted from adversary to brother under God's hand. Godly kings were delivered from their enemies. Even when the enemies are permitted to attack, they together with their harm, may be overruled for a greater good Rom.8:28

I love the book of Proverbs. It's packed with lessons and warnings. How can anyone go wrong if you use this to guide your spiritual and physical life?
I'm still trying to get a handle on the "slow to wrath". I know with all my heart that God is leading and guiding me.

Lovely scriptue

How timely. I needed to be reminded of this promise. It is so liberating.

Avuma, "That's why I say proudly", you said. Proverbs 16:5 "Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished." (our confidence is in the Lord, and our trust.) Nothing is impossible for God. If you find a verse that says "pride" or "proud" is ok, let us know.

To the woman who said she prefers the NT to the OT, Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him." Read: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 21:8, Titus 1:15.

Concerning the question; will God devise a man's plan?. "For with God, nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37

Concerning "can God devise and direct a man's plan"
Romans 11:33 "For of him, through him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever.
Amen."
God means what he says; all things.

If we allow His Spirit within to direct us ; yes , He will show you how in the whole thing to do it. Just take your time and make sure you go the direction that He is directing you in. Trust in the Lord with your whole heart and lean not to your own understanding.

I feel confident knowing that God directs my plans. Bt my question is can God do both devising and directing a mans plan.

My comment did not have the verse; Ecclesiastes 9:3 " : yea also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead."

The context of Proverbs 16:9 is not marriage or searching for true love after divorce. As one person wrote. Proverbs 16:1 "The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord." Jeremiah 10:23 "O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.":Yea also the heart of the sons o men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead." Proverbs 30:6 "Add thou not unto his word lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar." Also read Proverbs 3:5-7

God bless

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I have always enjoyed God Holy word

Would like to understand the verse clearly and how i wish follow it.

I am seeking Gods knowledge and wisdom I like reading proverbs chapter 16

the Lord has already made it clear that i should commit whatever i do unto Him, that i will do. the word of God never lie. God is not a man that He should lie nor the son of man that He should confess...thank you King of Glory. ELIEL JEHUCAL

Proverbs 16:3 says to me , God has it under control and I should commit my worth my being myself to him and he will keep his promise and bless every step I take my voice will be heard my efforts will be seen and my dreams will become a reality he will write my happy ending never mind what 's happening during the climax of my life after all he is the greatest author, he can turn all bitterness into sweetness ...Amen.

One 's spiritual birthday as evidence by speaking in tongues and the period of repentance preceded by it.