 | Thomas Manton - Bible - 1845 - 624 pages
...in clear cases, ask his leave, " Shall I go up or not ?" and then ask his blessing. As to success, " A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps" (Prov. xvi. 9). Events cross expectation; we cannot foresee the event of things in the course of a... | |
 | James Carter, Thomas Carter - Biography & Autobiography - 1845 - 486 pages
...better suit my purpose, while I have no uncertainty as to the source from which it is derived: — "A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps." Concerning the truth of this declaration I can have no doubt, as in many and sometimes remarkable instances... | |
 | Lucius Robinson Paige - Bible - 1857 - 388 pages
...here to mean rather a prosperous meeting. But, in either case, the petition was allowable and proper. "A man's heart deviseth his way ; but the Lord directeth his steps." Prov. xvi. 9. We are constantly dependent on the divine protection. It is as proper to ask guidance... | |
 | 1845 - 702 pages
...ness, than great revenues without right. m Moral mV/Met, and CHAPTER XVIII. their contrary vices. 9 - 10 Л divine sentence is in the lips of the king i bis mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A just... | |
 | Colin M'Iver - Presbyterian Church - 1846 - 244 pages
...that walketh to direct his steps. Jer. x. 23. 8. Q. When man purposes, docs God dispose ? A. Yes : a man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps. Prov. xvi. 9. 9. Q. Do all comforts and crosses come from God's hand ? A. Yes : for he has said, I... | |
 | Dagobert D. Runes - Fiction - 2001 - 308 pages
...to be at peace with him. Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight... | |
 | Arthur W. Pink - Religion - 2001 - 220 pages
...ordered by the living and reigning God. Not a hair of our heads can be touched without His permission. "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps" (Prov. 16:9). What assurance, what strength, what comfort this should give the real Christian! "My... | |
 | Jeff Wells - Fiction - 2001 - 348 pages
..."Our cow's quoting scripture?" "She didn't quote it," Pelton explained. "She just gave the reference." '"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps," I recited. "Cows can't talk, you crazy pug!" said Edwin, tearing a strip from his little brother. I... | |
 | Annie Barksdale - Religion - 2002 - 114 pages
...it tendeth to poverty, Proverbs 11:24 Before starting a budget read and mediate on these Scriptures. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps, Proverbs 16:9 Counsel In the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw... | |
 | Gloria Wade-Gayles - Literary Collections - 2002 - 388 pages
...is a dry morsel and quietness therewith than a house full of sacrifices with strife. (Proverbs i7:i) A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs i 6:9) Was it just good timing that made Felix and me talk three days after he arrived about... | |
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A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps. 
