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Jeremiah 10:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 10:23

Verse 23 of 25

Scripture focus

O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Jeremiah 10:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 10:23

Theological / Devotional

I know. The prophet is the speaker, but he speaks as Israel’s representative.

Verses 23, 24 constitute a prayer of intercession, with an appropriate confession of sin and a petition for moderation in punishment (see Jer. 18:20).

The way. That is, the course of life.

Not in himself. In and of himself man cannot properly determine where and how he should go. He needs divine guidance (see Ps. 37:23; Prov. 16:9 ; 20:24). The Israelites preferred their own way.

Direct his steps. Man needs divine guidance for each single step. God directs the steps of a good man (Ps. 37:23).

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