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Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
Proverbs 16:9 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 16:9 in other translations
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
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In context
6 By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.
7 When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
9 The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
10 A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
11 A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.
12 It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
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