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"A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."
Proverbs Chapter 16, Verse 9
Proverbs 16:9 in Context (Verses 6–12 KJV)
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.*
11
A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.*
12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.