Proverbs 20:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:24 — KJV
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
— Proverbs 20:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:24
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:24: lord, how, can
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:24: lord, how, then
“But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD. make...: Heb. create a creature”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:24: lord, then, understand
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:24: lord, then, own
“Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:24: lord, how, then
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