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Proverbs 16:9
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Proverbs 16:9
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In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
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Proverbs 16:9 in Other Translations
KJV
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A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
ESV
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The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
NLT
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We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
MSG
9
We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously
CSB
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A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 In-Context
7
When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
10
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
11
Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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Job 33:29
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Psalms 90:12
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Jeremiah 10:23
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