Proverbs 16:4,9 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:4 MSG (The Message)
GOD made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment.
Proverbs 16:9 MSG (The Message)
We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.
Proverbs 16:4 KJV (King James Version)
The LORD hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:9 KJV (King James Version)
A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:4 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:9 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:4 NCV (New Century Version)
The LORD makes everything go as he pleases. He has even prepared a day of disaster for evil people.
Proverbs 16:9 NCV (New Century Version)
People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do.
Proverbs 16:4 ASV (American Standard Version)
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:9 ASV (American Standard Version)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:4 NIV (New International Version)
The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Proverbs 16:9 NIV (New International Version)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:4 NKJV (New King James Version)
The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
Proverbs 16:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24; Jer 10:23]
Proverbs 16:4 NLT (New Living Translation)
The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Proverbs 16:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:4 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The Lord works everything together to accomplish his purpose. Even the wicked are included in his plans— he sets them aside for the day of disaster.
Proverbs 16:9 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
Proverbs 16:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 16:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.