Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
In other versions
A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
ASV
A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
BBE
The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
DBY
A man's heart plans his course, But Yahweh directs his steps.
WEB
The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
YLT
A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
ENG
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
WBT
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
BSB
In context
7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
