Proverbs 16:9 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:9 MSG (The Message)
We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.
Proverbs 16:9 KJV (King James Version)
A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NCV (New Century Version)
People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do.
Proverbs 16:9 ASV (American Standard Version)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NIV (New International Version)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24; Jer 10:23]
Proverbs 16:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
Proverbs 16:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.