24 A person's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:24

King James Version

24 Man's goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?

English Standard Version

24 A man's steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?

The Message

24 The very steps we take come from God; otherwise how would we know where we're going?

New King James Version

24 A man's steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand his own way?

New Living Translation

24 The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:24

Commentary on Proverbs 20:24

(Read Proverbs 20:24)

How can we form plans, and conduct business, independently of the Lord?