Proverbs 16:9

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

King James Version · 1611

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

American Standard Version · 1901

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

v.8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

v.9This passage

v.10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

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

Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Isaiah 46:10
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.
Jeremiah 10:23
O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Psalms 37:23
A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.