Jeremiah 10:23

Jeremiah chapter 10 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Context

v.22The voice of tidings, behold, it cometh, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah a desolation, a dwelling-place of jackals.

v.23This passage

v.24O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Psalms 17:5
My steps have held fast to thy paths, My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 37:23
A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
Proverbs 20:24
A man’s goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?