Verse of the Day

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Proverbs 16:9 NIV

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

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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.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Monday, February 19

2 Corinthians 5:17

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

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Sunday, February 18

Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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Saturday, February 17

Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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Friday, February 16

Titus 3:4-7

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

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Thursday, February 15

John 1:12-13

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

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Wednesday, February 14

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

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Tuesday, February 13

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

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