Proverbs 16:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:1 : 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
  • Ps 37:23 : 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 A man's steps are of the LORD; how then can a man understand his own way?
  • Jer 10:23 : 23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
  • Isa 46:10 : 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:
  • Prov 21:30 : 30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel 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 in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.

    2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.

    3Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.

  • Prov 21:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wills.

    2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.

  • Ps 37:23
    79%

    23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way.

  • Jer 10:23
    79%

    23O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

  • Prov 20:24
    79%

    24A man's steps are of the LORD; how then can a man understand his own way?

  • Prov 19:21
    79%

    21There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

  • Prov 3:5-6
    2 verses
    77%

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

    6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.

  • Prov 16:10
    76%

    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 5:21
    76%

    21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He ponders all his paths.

  • Prov 16:25
    75%

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

  • Prov 14:12
    74%

    12There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

    10I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his deeds.

  • Prov 10:9
    74%

    9He who walks uprightly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 4:26
    74%

    26Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established.

  • Prov 16:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

    8Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.

  • Prov 21:29
    74%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he directs his way.

  • Ps 37:31
    74%

    31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

  • Prov 16:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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

  • Ps 85:13
    73%

    13Righteousness shall go before Him, and shall set us in the way of His steps.

  • Prov 6:18
    73%

    18A heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief,

  • Prov 23:19
    72%

    19Hear, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way.

  • Prov 16:33
    72%

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

  • Job 18:7
    72%

    7The steps of his strength shall be shortened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.

  • Prov 21:8
    72%

    8The way of the guilty is crooked and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.

  • Prov 12:15
    72%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

  • Prov 2:9
    71%

    9Then you will understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yes, every good path.

  • Prov 20:5
    71%

    5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

  • Prov 18:16
    71%

    16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

  • Prov 29:26
    71%

    26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.

  • Job 31:4
    71%

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

  • Job 34:21
    70%

    21For His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He sees all his goings.

  • Ps 33:15
    70%

    15He fashions their hearts alike; he considers all their works.

  • Job 23:13
    70%

    13But he is of one mind, and who can change him? And whatever his soul desires, that he does.

  • Ps 17:5
    70%

    5Hold up my steps in your paths, that my footsteps do not slip.

  • Isa 26:7
    70%

    7The way of the just is uprightness; You, most upright, weigh the path of the just.

  • Prov 17:3
    70%

    3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

  • Prov 28:26
    70%

    26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely shall be delivered.

  • Prov 16:30
    70%

    30He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things; moving his lips, he brings evil to pass.

  • Prov 16:23
    70%

    23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 15:24
    70%

    24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A man is commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.