Proverbs 16:9 also contrasts human plans with the LORD establishing steps — directly parallel to divine direction here.

In Proverbs 16:1, human plans are contrasted with God's governance of speech — a parallel truth that God directs even our words.

In Proverbs 21:1, God turns the king's heart like water — extending the sovereignty theme to rulers' hearts, reinforcing that all steps are from the Lord.

In Psalm 25:4, the psalmist prays for what Proverbs says is from the Lord — a plea to know God's ways, showing dependence on divine direction.

In Psalm 25:12, the one who fears the Lord is promised instruction in the way — the same principle that steps are from the Lord, with a condition.

Psalm 37:23 echoes that the LORD directs a person's steps, affirming divine guidance over human plans.

In Isaiah 10:7, the Assyrian king's intent contradicts God's purpose — showing human misunderstanding of one's own way compared to God's plan.

Jeremiah 10:23 similarly declares that people cannot direct their own steps, reinforcing reliance on God's guidance.

Acts 17:28 affirms that in God we live and move, extending the concept of divine direction to all of life.