9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
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9 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
15 he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
15 he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.
15 He has shaped each person in turn; now he watches everything we do.
15 He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their works.
15 He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.
(Read Psalm 33:12-22)
All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy. In difficulties they shall be helped; in dangers they shall not receive any real damage. Those that fear God and his wrath, must hope in God and his mercy; for there is no flying from him, but by flying to him. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us; let us always have the comfort and benefit, not according to our merits, but according to the promise which thou hast in thy word given to us, and according to the faith thou hast by thy Spirit and grace wrought in us.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:9
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.