Proverbs 16:9

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Proverbs 16:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Proverbs 20:24

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

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Psalms 37:23

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Isaiah 46:10

I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.