Proverbs 16:9
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.
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- Prov 16:1-33 verses81%
1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
3Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
- Prov 21:1-22 verses79%
1The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
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23A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
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23Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
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24A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?
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21There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- Prov 3:5-62 verses77%
5Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.
6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
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3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
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21For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.
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25There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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12There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
- Jer 17:9-102 verses74%
9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?
10I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
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9He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
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26Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.
- Prov 16:7-82 verses74%
7When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
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29A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
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31The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
- Prov 16:17-182 verses73%
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.
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13Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps. A Prayer by David.
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18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
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19Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
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33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
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7The steps of his strength shall be shortened. His own counsel shall cast him down.
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8The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
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15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
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9Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
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5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
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26Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
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4Doesn't he see my ways, and number all my steps?
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21"For his eyes are on the ways of a man. He sees all his goings.
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15he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.
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13But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
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5My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.
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7The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.
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3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
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26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
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30One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
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23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
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24The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
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8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.