Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 20:24
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Berean Standard Bible
A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
King James Version
Man’s goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
World English Bible
A man’s steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
American Standard Version
A man’s goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 20
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
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