Parallel Verses

Amplified


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

New American Standard Bible

The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

King James Version

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Holman Bible

A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.

International Standard Version

A person plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

A Conservative Version

A man's heart devises his way, but LORD directs his steps.

American Standard Version

A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Bible in Basic English

A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

Darby Translation

The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

Julia Smith Translation

The heart of man will purpose his ways, and Jehovah will prepare his steps.

King James 2000

A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The {mind} of a person will plan his ways, and Yahweh will direct his steps.

Modern King James verseion

A man's heart plans his way, but Jehovah directs his steps.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

A man deviseth a way in his heart; but it is the LORD that ordereth his goings.

NET Bible

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

New Heart English Bible

A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

The Emphasized Bible

A man's heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.

Webster

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

World English Bible

A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

Youngs Literal Translation

The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
A man's
אדם 
'adam 
Usage: 541

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

but the Lord

Usage: 0

References

Easton

Hastings

Images Proverbs 16:9

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

8
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.
9 
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
10
A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];
His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.



Cross References

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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