^9 (A)A man’s heart plans his way,
^(B)But the Lord directs his steps.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart,
^(A)Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

^23 (A)The steps of a good man are ^[a]ordered by the Lord,
And He delights in his way.

²⁴ A man’s steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?

²³ O Lord, I know the ^(A)way of man is not in himself;
It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

^30 (A)There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.