Proverbs 16:1

16:1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,

but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:9

16:9 A person plans his course,

but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 20:24

20:24 The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord –

so how can anyone understand his own way?

Ezra 7:27-28

7:27 Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the Lord which is in Jerusalem! 7:28 He has also conferred his favor on me before the king, his advisers, and all the influential leaders of the king. I gained strength as the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.

Nehemiah 1:11

1:11 Please, O Lord, listen attentively to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take pleasure in showing respect to your name. Grant your servant success today and show compassion to me in the presence of this man.”

Now I was cupbearer for the king.

Nehemiah 2:4

2:4 The king responded, “What is it you are seeking?” Then I quickly prayed to the God of heaven

Psalms 105:25

105:25 He caused them to hate his people,

and to mistreat his servants.

Psalms 106:46

106:46 He caused all their conquerors

to have pity on them.

Daniel 4:35

4:35 All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing.

He does as he wishes with the army of heaven

and with those who inhabit the earth.

No one slaps his hand

and says to him, ‘What have you done?’

Acts 7:10

7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.