Proverbs 16:9


A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.

Jeremiah 10:23


O Lord, I know that the path of [life of] a man is not in himself;
It is not within [the limited ability of] man [even one at his best] to choose and direct his steps [in life].

Psalm 37:23


The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord,
And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].

Proverbs 16:1

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:21


Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).

Proverbs 20:24


Man’s steps are ordered and ordained by the Lord.
How then can a man [fully] understand his way?

Isaiah 46:10


Declaring the end and the result from the beginning,
And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done,
Saying, ‘My purpose will be established,
And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose,’

Proverbs 21:30


There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.

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