Proverbs 16:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the  Lord’s decree will prevail.

Proverbs 16:1

The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from the  Lord.

Proverbs 20:24

Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the  Lord, so how can anyone understand his own way?

Jeremiah 10:23

I know,  Lord, that a person’s way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the  Lord.

Isaiah 46:10

I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

1 Samuel 9:16

‘At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel.  He will save them from the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of my people,  for their cry has come to me.’

2 Chronicles 22:7

Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to Joram.  When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi,  whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab.

Proverbs 21:1

A king’s heart is like channelled water in the  Lord’s hand: He directs it wherever he chooses.