Proverbs 16:9
King James VersionSource notes
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Context
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag his work.
12an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.