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Proverbs 20:24 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 20:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 20 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 20:24
Human autonomy is an illusion; 'Man's goings are of the LORD.' God sovereignly directs human steps, even when people are unaware. The rhetorical question 'how can a man understand his own way?' emphasizes our inability to comprehend or control our paths. This doesn't eliminate human responsibility but establishes divine sovereignty over all things. We plan, but God determines outcomes (Proverbs 16:9). This should produce both humility (recognizing our limitations) and trust (knowing God guides). The wise person commits his way to the Lord and trusts His direction rather than leaning on persona...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 20:24
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“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.”
“What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.”
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
“Yahweh. Teach me your paths.”
“but the folly of fools is deceit.”
“and move”
“and you and your lords”
“and against the people who anger me will I give him a charge to take the spoil and to take the prey”