Holy Scripture

Jeremiah 10:23

A church father on this verse
“(Verse 23) I know, Lord, that it is not in man to direct his own steps: nor is it in man, to walk and guide his own footsteps. Let the new preachers be ashamed, who say that each one is ruled by his own will, when even the Prophet says: It is not in man to direct his own steps (Psalm 36:23). And let David sing in his…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Jeremiah

Source: Septuagint

Original

23I know, O Lord, that man’s way is not his own; neither shall a man go, and direct his going.

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In context

21For the shepherds have become foolish, and have not sought the Lord; therefore the whole pasture has failed, and the sheep have been scattered.

22Behold, there comes a sound of a noise, and a great earthquake from the land of the north, to make the cities of Judah a desolation, and a resting place for ostriches.

— Jeremiah 10:23 —

24Chasten us, O Lord, but with judgment; and not in wrath, lest thou make us few.

25Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that have not known thee, and upon the families that have not called upon thy name: for they have devoured Jacob, and consumed him, and have made his pasture desolate.

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