Proverbs
“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 16:9 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, God's guidance promise, and trust — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalms 37:23“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10
Common questions
What does Proverbs 16:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 16:9 reads: "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, God's guidance promise, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 16:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." is Proverbs 16:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 16:9?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 16:9 include Psalms 37:23, Proverbs 3:6, and Proverbs 20:24. Reading them alongside Proverbs 16:9 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with Proverbs 16:9?
Read Proverbs 16:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.