Jeremiah 10:23 bbe — O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.

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"O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps."

— Jeremiah 10:23, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 10:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”
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ASV
“O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. ”
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Jeremiah 10 — Context

My tent is pulled down and all my cords are broken: my children have gone from me, and they are not: no longer is there anyone to give help in stretching out my tent and hanging up my curtains.

For the keepers of the sheep have become like beasts, not looking to the Lord for directions: so they have not done wisely and all their flocks have been put to flight.

News is going about, see, it is coming, a great shaking is coming from the north country, so that the towns of Judah may be made waste and become the living-place of jackals.

O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.

O Lord, put me right, but with wise purpose; not in your wrath, or you will make me small.

Let your wrath be let loose on the nations which have no knowledge of you, and on the families who give no worship to your name: for they have made a meal of Jacob, truly they have made a meal of him and put an end to him and made his fields a waste.

Jeremiah 10:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:23 say?

Jeremiah 10:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.”

Where is Jeremiah 10:23 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 10:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 23.

Who wrote Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.

What is the book of Jeremiah about?

Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.

What are the major themes of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 10:23.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:23 in?

Jeremiah 10:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Jeremiah 10:23?

Jeremiah 10:23 reads (BBE): “O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Jeremiah 10:23 bbe — O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.

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