Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 is verse of the day number 278 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “The Lord directs his steps”. It comes from Proverbs 16, and 7 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Proverbs 16:9 in other translations
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Proverbs 16:9 in context
Proverbs 16:6–12 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:9
Passages most often linked to Proverbs 16:9, strongest connections first.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
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