⁹ We can make our plans,
    but the Lord determines our steps.

²¹ You can make many plans,
    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

²³ The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
    He delights in every detail of their lives.

16 We can make our own plans,
    but the Lord gives the right answer.

²⁴ The Lord directs our steps,
    so why try to understand everything along the way?

³⁰ No human wisdom or understanding or plan
    can stand against the Lord.

¹⁰ Only I can tell you the future
    before it even happens.
Everything I plan will come to pass,
    for I do whatever I wish.