Jeremiah 10:23

O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 10:23

BSB
I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.
AKJV
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps.
CPDV
I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not his own. Neither is it given to man to walk and to direct his own steps.
ERV
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
NHEB
LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
SMT
I knew, O Jehovah, that not to man his way; not to man to go and set right his step.

Commentary for Jeremiah 10:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 10:23
Summary
Humans cannot determine their own path
Event
Acknowledgment of human weakness
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Wisdom