Proverbs 16:9

World English Bible (2000)

A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:1 : 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
  • Ps 37:23 : 23 A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?
  • Jer 10:23 : 23 Yahweh, 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 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 Yahweh.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:1-3
    3 verses
    81%

    1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

    2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.

    3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

  • Prov 21:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

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

  • 23 A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.

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

  • 24 A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

  • 21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

  • Prov 3:5-6
    2 verses
    77%

    5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.

    6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

  • 10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • 3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.

  • 25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

  • 12 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

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

    10 I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.

  • 9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • 26 Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.

  • Prov 16:7-8
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    74%

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

    8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

  • 29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • 31 The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

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

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

  • 13 Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps. A Prayer by David.

  • 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,

  • 19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

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

  • 7 The steps of his strength shall be shortened. His own counsel shall cast him down.

  • 8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

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

  • 15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

  • 9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.

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

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

  • 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.

  • 4 Doesn't he see my ways, and number all my steps?

  • 21 "For his eyes are on the ways of a man. He sees all his goings.

  • 15 he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.

  • 13 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.

  • 5 My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.

  • 7 The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.

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

  • 26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

  • 30 One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

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

  • 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

  • 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.