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


In Context

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

7 When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

8 Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.

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

10 Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.

11 Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:9The heart of man 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.