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Proverbs 20:24
The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?
Proverbs 20:24 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 20:24 in other translations
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
A man’s steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
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In context
21 An heritage is hastely gotten at the beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22 Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
23 Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.
24 The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?
25 It is a destruction for a man to deuoure that which is sanctified, and after the vowes to inquire.
26 A wise King scattereth the wicked, and causeth the wheele to turne ouer them.
27 The light of the Lord is the breath of man, and searcheth all the bowels of the belly.
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