Proverbs 16:9

Geneva Bible (1560)

The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:1 : 1 The preparations of the heart are in man: but the answere of the tongue is of the Lord.
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
  • Ps 37:23 : 23 The pathes of man are directed by the Lord: for he loueth his way.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?
  • Jer 10:23 : 23 O Lord, I knowe, that the way of man is not in himselfe, neyther is it in man to walke and to direct his steps.
  • Isa 46:10 : 10 Which declare the last thing from the beginning: and from of olde, the things that were not done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I will doe whatsoeuer I will.
  • Prov 21:30 : 30 There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell 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%

    1The preparations of the heart are in man: but the answere of the tongue is of the Lord.

    2All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the spirits.

    3Commit thy workes vnto the Lorde, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.

  • Prov 21:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    1The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.

    2Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

  • Ps 37:23
    79%

    23The pathes of man are directed by the Lord: for he loueth his way.

  • Jer 10:23
    79%

    23O Lord, I knowe, that the way of man is not in himselfe, neyther is it in man to walke and to direct his steps.

  • Prov 20:24
    79%

    24The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?

  • Prov 19:21
    79%

    21Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.

  • Prov 3:5-6
    2 verses
    77%

    5Trust in the Lorde with all thine heart, and leane not vnto thine owne wisdome.

    6In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy wayes.

  • Prov 16:10
    76%

    10A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not trasgresse in iudgement.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.

  • Prov 5:21
    76%

    21For the waies of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his pathes.

  • Prov 16:25
    75%

    25There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

  • Prov 14:12
    74%

    12There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9The heart is deceitfull and wicked aboue all things, who can knowe it?

    10I the Lord search the heart, and try ye reines, euen to giue euery man according to his wayes, and according to the fruite of his workes.

  • Prov 10:9
    74%

    9He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.

  • Prov 4:26
    74%

    26Ponder the path of thy feete, and let all thy waies be ordred aright.

  • Prov 16:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.

    8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

  • Prov 21:29
    74%

    29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.

  • Ps 37:31
    74%

    31For the Lawe of his God is in his heart, and his steppes shall not slide.

  • Prov 16:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    17The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

  • Ps 85:13
    73%

    13Righteousnesse shall go before him, and shall set her steps in the way.

  • Prov 6:18
    73%

    18An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, feete that be swift in running to mischiefe,

  • Prov 23:19
    72%

    19O thou my sonne, heare, and bee wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

  • Prov 16:33
    72%

    33The lot is cast into the lappe: but the whole disposition thereof is of the Lord.

  • Job 18:7
    72%

    7The steps of his strength shalbe restrained, and his owne counsell shall cast him downe.

  • Prov 21:8
    72%

    8The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.

  • Prov 12:15
    72%

    15The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

  • Prov 2:9
    71%

    9Then shalt thou vnderstand righteousnes, and iudgement, and equitie, and euery good path.

  • Prov 20:5
    71%

    5The counsell in the heart of man is like deepe waters: but a man that hath vnderstanding, will drawe it out.

  • Prov 18:16
    71%

    16A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

  • Prov 29:26
    71%

    26Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.

  • Job 31:4
    71%

    4Doeth not he beholde my wayes and tell all my steps?

  • Job 34:21
    70%

    21For his eyes are vpon the wayes of man, and he seeth all his goings.

  • Ps 33:15
    70%

    15He facioneth their hearts euery one, and vnderstandeth all their workes.

  • Job 23:13
    70%

    13Yet he is in one minde, & who can turne him? yea, he doeth what his minde desireth.

  • Ps 17:5
    70%

    5Stay my steps in thy paths, that my feete doe not slide.

  • Isa 26:7
    70%

    7The way of the iust is righteousnesse: thou wilt make equall the righteous path of the iust.

  • Prov 17:3
    70%

    3As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

  • Prov 28:26
    70%

    26Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

  • Prov 16:30
    70%

    30He shutteth his eyes to deuise wickednes: he moueth his lippes, and bringeth euil to passe.

  • Prov 16:23
    70%

    23The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

  • Prov 15:24
    70%

    24The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.