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Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
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God Governs Our Outcomes
Commentators agree that this verse is a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty. While we make plans and take action ("walk"), the ultimate direction and outcome of our lives are not in our own hands. Scholars like John Calvin emphasize that this truth counters human pride and the false security we find in our own wisdom or resources. Our best-laid plans succeed only by God's blessing.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The lamentation of the daughter of Zion, the Jewish Church, at the devastation of the land, and her humble prayer to God for mercy ([Reference Jere…
19th Century
Anglican
O Lord, I know ... —The confession is made not by the prophet for himself, but as by and for Israel.
The way of man. —The …
Baptist
And a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons. O LORD, I know that the way of man …
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16th Century
Protestant
The Jews limit this to Sennacherib, who had, according to his own will, at one time resolved to attack the Ammonites, at another the Moabites, and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself
Kimchi and Ben Melech interpret it of that well known man Neb…
The Jews who continued in their own land felt secure. But, sooner or later, sinners will find all things as the word of God has declared, and that …
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, he seeks mercy.
He shows the necessity of seeking it: a man’s way is not his own, with regard to choice; …
