Man proposes, God disposes, the chapter of providence. 'The plans of the heart belong to man; but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.' Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy purposes shall be established. 'Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.' 'Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.' The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah. Better slow to anger than the mighty; 'he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory and Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary.

Context

Poetry · Solomon, Agur, Lemuel — Proverbs overview

A. 1–9 Man Deviseth His Way, but Jehovah Directeth His Steps
B. 10–22 Pride Goeth Before Destruction
C. 23–33 The Lot Is Cast, but the Whole Disposing Is of Jehovah

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