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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
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
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
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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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes