| 9. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 16:9:1 ⧉לֵ֣בlevheart of Proverbs 16:9:2 ⧉אָ֭דָםadama human or man Proverbs 16:9:3 ⧉יְחַשֵּׁ֣בyekhashevplans or thinks Proverbs 16:9:4 ⧉דַּרְכּ֑וֹdarkohis way Proverbs 16:9:5 ⧉וַֽ֝יהוָ֗הvayahwehbut the LORD Proverbs 16:9:6 ⧉יָכִ֥יןyakhinestablishes or prepares Proverbs 16:9:7 ⧉צַעֲדֽוֹ׃tsaadohis step or his steps |
| 9. Formal Translation The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD {Yahweh, Sovereign Guide} makes his steps firm. |
| 9. Dynamic Translation People may map out their path in their hearts, yet the LORD {Yahweh, Life Director} is the One who sets their steps. |