Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 16:9 in English Standard Version "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Ps 37:23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;Pr 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.Pr 20:24 A man’s steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?Jer 10:23 I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.