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Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 · King James Version
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Proverbs 16:9 in other translations
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.
A man's heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.
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In context
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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