This proverb is used to console someone who has just missed their goal. It means that sometimes, no matter how much effort is put in, success isn’t guaranteed if divine will is not on your side. For instance, if someone fails despite numerous attempts, this saying reminds them that it doesn’t all depend on human strength or skill. An equivalent English proverb might be: ‘Man proposes, but God disposes’, highlighting the idea of a higher power guiding one’s fate.