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Proverbs 20:24

Proverbs 20:24
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

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Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Man's goings are of the Lord,.... In a natural and literal sense, the instruments of going are of the Lord; the act of motion from place to place is not without the concourse of his providence; as in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The order of a man’s life is a mystery even to himself. He knows not where he is going, or for what God is educating him.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

We are here taught that in all our affairs, 1. We have a necessary and constant dependence upon God. All our natural actions depend upon his providence, all our spiritual actions upon his grace. The…