What Proverbs 16:9 Means
Proverbs 16:9
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
What Proverbs 16:9 means
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. We are free to plan, and we should, yet God remains sovereign over how the plans actually unfold. This is not a reason to stop planning but a reason to hold plans loosely, trusting that God's redirections are often his kindest guidance.
Proverbs 16:9 in different translations
King James Version (KJV)A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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.
Proverbs 16:9 in context
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.
A prayer
Father, thank You for Proverbs 16:9. Let this word be more than ink to me; write it on my heart, and help me to believe it and live it today. In Jesus' name, amen.
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