Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 16:9

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

English Standard Version

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.

The Message

We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously

New King James Version

A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

New Living Translation

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10

(Read Proverbs 16:9-10)

　　If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.

　　

Proverbs 16:9 In-Context

7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

　　8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

　　9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

　　10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.

　　11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.