Proverbs 16:1

The Passion Translation

Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps.

Cross References

Psalm 10:17

Yahweh, you have heard the desires of the humble and seen their hopes. You will hear their cries and encourage their hearts.

Psalm 119:36

Cause my heart to bow before your words of wisdom and not to the wealth of this world.

Proverbs 15:33

The source of revelation-knowledge is found as you fall down in surrender before the Lord. Don’t expect to see Shekinah glory until the Lord sees your sincere humility.

Proverbs 16:9

Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.

Proverbs 20:24

It is the Lord who directs your life, for each step you take is ordained by God to bring you closer to your destiny. So much of your life, then, remains a mystery!

Proverbs 21:1

It’s as easy for God to steer a king’s heart for his purposes as it is for him to direct the course of a stream.

Jeremiah 10:23

Now, I know, O  Yahweh, that our destinies are not our own to choose, and it is not in our power to direct our own steps.

2 Corinthians 8:16

We give thanks to God for putting the same devotion I have for you into the heart of Titus.

Philippians 2:13

God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him.