Proverbs 16:9-10
Proverbs 16:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24; Jer 10:23] A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative]; His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment. [Deut 17:18-20; 2 Sam 14:17-20; 1 Kin 3:9-12; Is 11:2]
Proverbs 16:9-10 The Message (MSG)
We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it. A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.
Proverbs 16:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
Proverbs 16:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do. The words of a king are like a message from God, so his decisions should be fair.
Proverbs 16:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
Proverbs 16:9-10 New International Version (NIV)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
Proverbs 16:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
Proverbs 16:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
Proverbs 16:9-10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there. A king speaks the revelation of truth, so he must be extraordinarily careful in the decrees that he makes.
