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A man`s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Devises his way — that is, thinks it out with anxious care; yet it is the Lord, and He only, who directs the steps. Compare Proverbs 16:1.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A man’s heart deviseth his way ...—“Man proposes, God disposes.” (See below on Proverbs 20:24.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A man's heart devises his way
This is to be understood, not of a wicked man, in whose heart is frowardness, and who …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace.

Let kings and judges of the …

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