Proverbs 16:9

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The heart of a person plans their way, but the Lord establishes their steps.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:1 : 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.
  • Ps 37:23 : 23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and He delights in his way.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 A person's steps are directed by the Lord; how then can anyone understand their own way?
  • Jer 10:23 : 23 I know, Lord, that a person's way is not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
  • Isa 46:10 : 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.'
  • Prov 21:30 : 30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can stand against the LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 16:1-3
    3 verses
    81%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

    2All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

    3Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • Prov 21:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    1The king's heart is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.

    2Every person's way seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD evaluates the hearts.

  • Ps 37:23
    79%

    23The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and He delights in his way.

  • Jer 10:23
    79%

    23I know, Lord, that a person's way is not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

  • Prov 20:24
    79%

    24A person's steps are directed by the Lord; how then can anyone understand their own way?

  • Prov 19:21
    79%

    21Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

  • Prov 3:5-6
    2 verses
    77%

    5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

    6In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

  • Prov 16:10
    76%

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 5:21
    76%

    21For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and He examines all his paths.

  • Prov 16:25
    75%

    25There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death.

  • Prov 14:12
    74%

    12There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end leads to death.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9The heart is deceitful above all things and incurable—who can understand it?

    10I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind, to give each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

  • Prov 10:9
    74%

    9The one who walks in integrity walks securely, but the one who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 4:26
    74%

    26Consider the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.

  • Prov 16:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Prov 21:29
    74%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

  • Ps 37:31
    74%

    31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps will not falter.

  • Prov 16:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • Ps 85:13
    73%

    13Indeed, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its produce.

  • Prov 6:18
    73%

    18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

  • Prov 23:19
    72%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right path.

  • Prov 16:33
    72%

    33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

  • Job 18:7
    72%

    7His vigorous steps will be restricted, and his own counsel will cast him down.

  • Prov 21:8
    72%

    8The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

  • Prov 12:15
    72%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

  • Prov 2:9
    71%

    9Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.

  • Prov 20:5
    71%

    5The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 18:16
    71%

    16A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

  • Prov 29:26
    71%

    26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man receives justice.

  • Job 31:4
    71%

    4Does He not see my ways and count all my steps?

  • Job 34:21
    70%

    21For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps.

  • Ps 33:15
    70%

    15He forms the hearts of them all; He understands all their deeds.

  • Job 23:13
    70%

    13But he is unchangeable; who can turn him back? He does what he desires.

  • Ps 17:5
    70%

    5Hold steady my steps in your paths so that my feet do not slip.

  • Isa 26:7
    70%

    7The path of the righteous is level; You, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth.

  • Prov 17:3
    70%

    3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

  • Prov 28:26
    70%

    26Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

  • Prov 16:30
    70%

    30The one who winks with his eyes is plotting perverse things, and the one who purses his lips is bent on evil.

  • Prov 16:23
    70%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 15:24
    70%

    24The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.