Proverbs 20:24

Easy To Read Version

The Lord decides what happens to every person. So how can any person understand what happens in his life?

Cross References

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, I know that a person does not really own his life.\par People don’t really know the right way to live.\par

Proverbs 16:9

A person can make plans about the things that he wants to do. But it is the Lord who decides what will happen.

Psalm 25:12

If a person chooses to follow the Lord,\par then God will show that person the best way to live.\par

Psalm 37:23

The Lord helps a soldier walk carefully.\par The Lord keeps the soldier from falling.\par

Psalm 25:4

Lord, help me learn your ways.\par Teach me your ways.\par

Proverbs 14:8

Smart people are wise because they think carefully about the things they do. But foolish people are fools because they think they can live by cheating.

Acts 17:28

‘We live with him.\par We walk with him.\par We are with him.’\par

Daniel 5:23

No, you did not become humble. Instead, you have turned against the Lord of heaven. You ordered the drinking cups from the Lord’s temple to be brought to you. Then you and your royal officials, your wives, and your women servants {\cf2\super [61]} drank wine from those cups. You gave praise to the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone. Those are not really gods, they can’t see, or hear, or understand anything. But you did not give honor to the God who has the power over your life and everything you do.

Proverbs 16:1

People make their plans. But it is the Lord who makes those things happen.