Proverbs 16 · Verse 9

Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:9, King James Version

Proverbs 16:9 in other translations

BSBA man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
WEBA man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
ASVA man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
YLTThe heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
DARBYThe heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
BBEA man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
WebsterA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

What does Proverbs 16:9 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
9. (Compare Pr 16:3). directeth--establisheth.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 9 A man's heart deviseth his way - This is precisely the same sentiment as that contained in the first verse, on the true meaning of which so much has been already said.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 16:9 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

לֵ֣בlev[the] heart ofH3820
אָ֭דָם'A.doma personH120
יְחַשֵּׁ֣בye.cha.Shevit plansH2803
דַּרְכּ֑וֹdar.Koway hisH1870
וַֽ֝יהוָ֗הva.Yah.wehand YahwehH3068
יָכִ֥יןya.Khinhe directsH3559
צַעֲדֽוֹ\׃tza.'a.Dostep[s] hisH6806

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 16:9

  • Proverbs 19:21

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

  • Psalms 37:23

    The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

  • Proverbs 16:1

    The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

  • Proverbs 20:24

    Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?

  • Jeremiah 10:23

    O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

  • Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

  • Isaiah 46:10

    Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1; 19:21; 20:24; 21:30; Ps 37:23; Isa 46:10; Jer 10:23

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Proverbs 16:8

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

  • Proverbs 16:9

    A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

  • Proverbs 16:10

    A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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Proverbs 16:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El corazón del hombre piensa su camino: mas Jehová endereza sus pasos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Le cœur de l’homme se propose sa voie, mais l’ Éternel dispose ses pas.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Das Herz des Menschen erdenkt seinen Weg, aber Jehova lenkt seine Schritte.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Cor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus.