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Solomon next gives a compact statement of human planning under divine rule: The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps (v. 9). Proverbs 16:9 closely relates to verse 1, but with a slightly different emphasis. Here the focus is on the ongoing course of life rather than just the words that come out in the end.
Human beings really do plan. Proverbs never teaches passivity. Wisdom thinks ahead, prepares, and acts responsibly. Yet the Lord directs his steps, meaning the actual unfolding of the journey remains in His hands.
This should produce both diligence and humility. We are responsible to walk wisely, but we are never entitled to think we control every turn of the road. Trusting God means accepting that His direction may correct, delay, redirect, or deepen what we had planned.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 16:9 Meaning
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