^9 (A)The heart of man plans his way,
    but ^(B)the Lord establishes his steps.

^21 (A)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
    but ^(B)it is the purpose of the Lord ^(C)that will stand.

²⁴ A man's ^(A)steps are from the Lord;
    how then can man understand his way?

^30 (A)No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
    can avail against the Lord.

^10 (A)declaring the end from the beginning
    and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ^(B)‘My counsel shall stand,
    and I will accomplish all my purpose,’