KJV ORIGINAL
Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A person's steps are directed by the LORD; how can anyone then understand their own path?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that God guides our steps through life, and we often can't fully understand the direction or purpose of our own journey.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's golden age of wisdom literature, likely during Solomon's reign around 950 BC. The Hebrew people understood that divine sovereignty and human responsibility worked together - God was actively involved in guiding people's lives while they still made daily choices. This wisdom saying reflects the biblical worldview that ultimate control and understanding belong to God alone.
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