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Proverbs 20:24

Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A man's goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?

    ASV

  • A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way?

    BBE

  • The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?

    DBY

  • A man's steps are from Yahweh; How then can man understand his way?

    WEB

  • From Jehovah `are' the steps of a man, And man -- how understandeth he his way?

    YLT

  • Man's activities are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

    ENG

  • Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

    WBT

  • A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

    BSB

In context

22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

23Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.

24Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

25It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

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