Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. New Living Translation I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. English Standard Version I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. Berean Standard Bible I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. King James Bible O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. New King James Version O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. New American Standard Bible I know, LORD, that a person’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a person who walks to direct his steps. NASB 1995 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. NASB 1977 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not in himself; Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Legacy Standard Bible I know, O Yahweh, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Amplified Bible O LORD, I know that the path of [life of] a man is not in himself; It is not within [the limited ability of] man [even one at his best] to choose and direct his steps [in life]. Christian Standard Bible I know, LORD, that a person’s way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps. Holman Christian Standard Bible I know, LORD, that a man’s way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps. American Standard Version O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. Contemporary English Version I know, LORD, that we humans are not in control of our own lives. English Revised Version O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD, I know that the way humans act is not under their control. Humans do not direct their steps as they walk. Good News Translation LORD, I know that none of us are in charge of our own destiny; none of us have control over our own life. International Standard Version LORD, I know that a person's life is not his to control, nor does a person establish his way in life. Majority Standard Bible I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. NET Bible LORD, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them. New Heart English Bible LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. Webster's Bible Translation O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. World English Bible Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have known, O YHWH, that not of man [is] his way, "" Not of man [is] the going and establishing of his step. Young's Literal Translation I have known, O Jehovah, that not of man is his way, Not of man the going and establishing of his step. Smith's Literal Translation I knew, O Jehovah, that not to man his way; not to man to go and set right his step. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI know, O Lord, that the way of a man is not his: neither is it in a man to walk, and to direct his steps. Catholic Public Domain Version I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not his own. Neither is it given to man to walk and to direct his own steps. New American Bible I know, LORD, that no one chooses their way, Nor determines their course nor directs their own step. New Revised Standard Version I know, O LORD, that the way of human beings is not in their control, that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI know that the ways of the LORD are not like the ways of men; he does not walk as a man directing his steps. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I know that the way of LORD JEHOVAH is not like that of a son of man, and not like a man who goes and sets his affairs in order OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O LORD, I know that man's way is not his own; It is not in man to direct his steps as he walketh. Brenton Septuagint Translation I know, O Lord, that man's way is not his own; neither shall a man go, and direct his going. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Prayer23I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. 24Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.… Cross References Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Isaiah 26:12 O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us. Job 23:10-14 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. / My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. / I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. ... Psalm 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” James 4:13-15 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. Treasury of Scripture O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps. Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 119:116,117 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope… Jump to Previous Conscious Direct Establishing Guiding Life Power Step Steps Walketh Walks WayJump to Next Conscious Direct Establishing Guiding Life Power Step Steps Walketh Walks WayJeremiah 10 1. The unequal comparison of God and idols.17. The prophet exhorts to flee from the calamity to come. 19. He laments the spoil of the tabernacle by foolish pastors. 23. He makes an humble supplication. I know, O LORD The phrase begins with a personal acknowledgment of divine truth. The Hebrew word for "know" is "yada," which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual assent. This reflects Jeremiah's deep relationship with God, recognizing His sovereignty and wisdom. The use of "O LORD" invokes the covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This sets the tone for a humble admission of human limitation in contrast to divine omniscience. that a man’s way is not his own no one who walks directs his own steps The way of man.--The path which a man takes for good or evil, for failure or success. His conduct in life depends, the prophet says, on something more than his own choice :-- "There's a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will." Compare Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 20:24, as expressing the same thought of the necessity of divine guidance. The two Hebrew words for "man" are used in the two clauses, the first expressing the weakness, the latter the strength of men. Even the strong man has to confess that he needs a hand other than his own to direct his steps. Verses 23-25. - These verses confirm the view taken above, of the speaker of this whole section. Jeremiah and the people, each is, in a sense, the speaker; but here the prophetic faith seems to run rather in advance of that of his fellow-countrymen. They form, however, a fitting sequel to the charges brought against the people in Jeremiah 9. The speaker admits that he (either the People of Judah personified, or Jeremiah as a representative of its best portion) fully deserves chastisement for having attempted to go his own way (comp. Isaiah 57:17). He has now attained an insight into the truth that man's duty is simply to walk in the path which God has marked out for him. He only asks that Jehovah would chastise him with judgment, or,, more clearly, according to what is just. The contrast is between punishment inflicted in anger, the object of which is to cause pain to the criminal, and that inflicted as a duty of justice, and of which the object is the criminal's reformation" (Payne Smith). The fear expressed, however, is not exactly lest thou bring me to nothing, which is too strong for the Hebrew, but lest thou make me small. Israel was secured against annihilation by the promise of Jehovah, but feared he might possibly survive only as the shadow of his former self.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I know,יָדַ֣עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know O LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel that כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a man’s לָאָדָ֖ם (lā·’ā·ḏām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being way דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action is not his own; לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no one לְאִ֣ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who walks הֹלֵ֔ךְ (hō·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk directs וְהָכִ֖ין (wə·hā·ḵîn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3559: To be erect his own steps. צַעֲדֽוֹ׃ (ṣa·‘ă·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6806: A pace, regular step Links Jeremiah 10:23 NIVJeremiah 10:23 NLT Jeremiah 10:23 ESV Jeremiah 10:23 NASB Jeremiah 10:23 KJV Jeremiah 10:23 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 10:23 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 10:23 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 10:23 French Bible Jeremiah 10:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 10:23 Yahweh I know that the way (Jer.) |
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