Verse of the Day

Sunday, June 1, 2025

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

Saturday, May 31

Ephesians 5:1-2

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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Friday, May 30

Psalm 57:10

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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Thursday, May 29

Psalm 143:6

I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.

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Wednesday, May 28

Matthew 5:13-16

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

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Tuesday, May 27

1 John 4:11

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

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Monday, May 26

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

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Sunday, May 25

Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

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