Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”Proverbs 16:9
What Does Proverbs 16:9 Mean?
Proverbs 16:9 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:21“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”Psalms 127:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Psalms 37:23“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”Proverbs 16:1“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.”Proverbs 20:24“Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”Jeremiah 10:23“O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Isaiah 46:10“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:”Proverbs 21:1“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”Lamentations 3:37“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”1 Samuel 19:23“And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.”Esther 1:11“To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.”Esther 5:8“If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.”1 Samuel 2:9“He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.”Job 17:11“My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.”Numbers 23:5“And the LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.”2 Kings 8:5“And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.”
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