Proverbs 16:9

Modern English Version

The heart of man devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:7

And it was from God that a downfall would happen to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.

Psalm 37:23

The steps of a man are made firm by the Lord when He delights in his way.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in the heart of a man, but it is the counsel of the Lord that will stand.

Proverbs 20:24

The steps of a man are directed by the Lord; how then can a man understand his own way?

Proverbs 21:1

As rivulets of water is the heart of a king in the hand of the Lord; wherever He pleases is where He directs it.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom or understanding or counsel can stand against the Lord.

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My good pleasure,”

Jeremiah 10:23

O  Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

1 Samuel 9:16

“Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man out of the land of Benjamin. And you will anoint him to be leader over My people Israel, that he may save My people out of the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come unto Me.”