King James Bible
KJVA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. | |
World English BibleWEB | A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps. |
American Standard Version
ASVA man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
English Revised Version
ERVA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
World English Bible
WEBA man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
American King James Version
AKJVA man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
King James Bible
KJVA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
American Standard Version
ASVA man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
English Revised Version
ERVA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
World English Bible
WEBA man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
American King James Version
AKJVA man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.