Proverbs 16:9

New International Version

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

Psalm 37:23

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

Proverbs 16:1

To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

Proverbs 20:24

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.

Isaiah 46:10

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

1 Samuel 9:16

“About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.”

2 Chronicles 22:7

Through Ahaziah’s visit to Joram, God brought about Ahaziah’s downfall. 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

In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.