Jeremiah 10:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I know, LORD, that we humans are not in control of our own lives.

Cross References

Psalm 17:5

I have followed you, without ever stumbling.

Psalm 37:23

If you do what the LORD wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.

Proverbs 16:1

We humans make plans, but the LORD has the final word.

Proverbs 16:9

We make our own plans, but the LORD decides where we will go.

Proverbs 20:24

How can we know what will happen to us when the LORD alone decides?

Proverbs 3:6

Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.

Isaiah 26:7

Our LORD, you always do right, and you make the path smooth for those who obey you.

Daniel 5:23

Instead, you turned against him and ordered the cups from his temple to be brought here, so that you and your wives and officials could drink wine from them. You praised idols made of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, even though they cannot see or hear or think. You refused to worship the God who gives you breath and controls everything you do.