Proverbs
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24
Proverbs 20:24 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, guidance, and God's plan — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9“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“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 115:3“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6
Common questions
What does Proverbs 20:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 20:24 reads: "Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?" The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, guidance, and God's plan. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 20 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 20:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?" is Proverbs 20:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 20.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 20:24?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 20:24 include Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 16:9, and Isaiah 46:10. Reading them alongside Proverbs 20:24 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with Proverbs 20:24?
Read Proverbs 20:24 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.