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Berean Standard Bible

“A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”

Proverbs 16:9

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Study note

This saying belongs to the same group in Proverbs 16 that reflects on human planning and divine direction. Ancient readers, like modern ones, made careful plans for trade, harvest and family.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

World English Bible (WEB)

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A man`s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El corazón del hombre piensa su camino: mas Jehová endereza sus pasos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El hombre hace planes, pero es el Señor el que dirige sus pasos.

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