Proverbs 16:9–10

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9 In their hearts humans plan their course,

but the Lord establishes their steps.

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,

and his mouth does not betray justice.

9 The heart of man plans his way,

but the Lord establishes his steps.

10 An oracle is on the lips of a king;

his mouth does not sin in judgment.

9 A man’s heart deviseth his way:

But the Lord directeth his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:

His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

9 We can make our plans,

but the Lord determines our steps.

10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;

he must never judge unfairly.

9 A man’s heart plans his way,

But the Lord directs his steps.

10 Divination is on the lips of the king;

His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

9 People may make plans in their minds,

but the Lord decides what they will do.

10 The words of a king are like a message from God,

so his decisions should be fair.

9 A man’s heart deviseth his way;

But Jehovah directeth his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;

His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

9 The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

10 An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

9 A person may plan his own journey, 

but the Lord directs his steps. 

10 When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips, 

he cannot voice a wrong judgment. 

9 A man’s heart plans his way,

but the Lord determines his steps.

10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;

his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

9 The human mind plans the way,

but the Lord directs the steps.

10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;

his mouth does not sin in judgment.

9 The mind of a person will plan his ways,

and Yahweh will direct his steps.

10 A decision is upon the lips of a king;

in judgment his mouth will not sin.

9 In your heart you plan your life.

But the Lord decides where your steps will take you.

10 A king might speak as if his words come from God.

But what he says should not turn right into wrong.