Proverbs 16:9

Tree of Life Version

The heart of man plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:7

Now through his coming to Joram, God brought about Ahaziah’s downfall. Upon his arrival, Ahaziah went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom Adonai had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.

Psalm 37:23

From Adonai a man’s steps are made firm, when He delights in his way.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the tongue’s answer is from Adonai.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness than much income without justice.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the counsel of Adonai will stand.

Proverbs 20:24

A man’s steps are directed by Adonai. How then can anyone understand his own way?

Proverbs 21:1

A king’s heart is like a stream of water in the hand of Adonai; he directs it wherever He wants.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel— against Adonai.

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning, from ancient time, what is yet to come, saying, “My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I please.”

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, Adonai, that a man’s way is not his own, nor does man, as he walks, direct his steps.

1 Samuel 9:16

“Tomorrow about this time, I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you will anoint him ruler over My people Israel. He will deliver My people from the hand of the Philistines. I have observed My people, because their cry has come to Me.”