Proverbs 16:9

Catholic Public Domain Version

The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:7

Indeed, it was the will of God against Ahaziah that he would go to Joram, and when he had gone, that he also would go out with him against Jehu, the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab.

Psalm 37:23

Be attentive to my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.

Proverbs 16:1

It is for man to prepare the soul, and for the Lord to govern the tongue.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with justice, than many fruits with iniquity.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

Proverbs 20:24

The steps of men are directed by the Lord. But who is the man able to understand his own way?

Proverbs 21:1

Just as with the dividing of the waters, so also is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord. He shall bend it whichever way he wills.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.

Isaiah 46:10

From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not his own. Neither is it given to man to walk and to direct his own steps.

1 Samuel 9:16

"Tomorrow, at the same hour that it is now, I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin. And you shall anoint him to be the leader over my people Israel. And he will save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked with favor upon my people, because their outcry has reached me."