Verse of the Day

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 17

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

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Monday, March 16

Psalm 121:1-2

I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Read all of Psalm 121 NIV

Sunday, March 15

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.

Read all of James 3 NIV

Saturday, March 14

Ecclesiastes 5:10

Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.

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Friday, March 13

Daniel 6:3-5

Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, "We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God."

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Thursday, March 12

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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Wednesday, March 11

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

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