Proverbs 20:24

Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:24

BSB
A man's steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
AKJV
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
CPDV
The steps of men are directed by the Lord. But who is the man able to understand his own way?
ERV
A man's goings are of the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
NHEB
A man's steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
SMT
From Jehovah man's steps; and how shall man understand his way?

Commentary for Proverbs 20:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:24
Summary
Divine providence guides human paths beyond comprehension.
Event
Human journey directed by divinity
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom