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Man Proposes, God Disposes
Commentators universally affirm the core message of this verse: while humans thoughtfully and even anxiously plan their paths, God alone determines the final outcome. As scholar Charles Ellicott summarizes, this proverb is the biblical equivalent of the famous saying, 'Man proposes, God disposes.'
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 16:9
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Proverbs 16:9
19th Century
Bishop
A man’s heart deviseth his way ...—“Man proposes, God disposes.” (See below on Proverbs 20:24.)
John Gill
On Proverbs 16:9
17th Century
Pastor
A man's heart devises his way
This is to be understood, not of a wicked man, in whose heart is frowardness, and who …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 16:9
17th Century
Minister
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 …