Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
What this verse means
You draw the plans; the Lord directs the steps — both are true at once.
A short prayer
Lord, here are my plans. Direct my steps, even away from them if needed.
Read in context — Proverbs 16
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.
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“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”Matthew 28:19
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”Matthew 28:20
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:14
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 5:16
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