A man’s heart plans his course,
but the LORD directs his steps.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 16:9 in context
Proverbs 16:6–12
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
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Selected verse
A man’s heart plans his course,
but the LORD directs his steps.
10
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
11
Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
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