Proverbs 16:9

The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD

8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice. 9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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Berean Standard Bible
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
American Standard Version (1901)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Bible in Basic English
A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
Free Bible Version
You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
Geneva Bible 1599
The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
King James (Authorized) Version
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
One Unity Resource Bible
A man’s heart plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.
Translation for Translators
People plan what they want to do, but Yahweh directs/determines what they will really be able to do.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In his heart a person plans out his way, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Noah Webster Bible
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
World English Bible
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.