9The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.


In Context

6 By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

7 When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

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

10 An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

11 The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:9In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:9The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:9A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:9A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:9The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:9A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.