Meaning of a proverb

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Meaning of a proverb

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There's this proverb in Watson's dictionary - it's just t*ns***ed there, but I'm not certain I understand it:
'Tiugainn,' ars' an rìgh, 'Fuirich,' ars' a' ghaoth. - 'Come,' said the king, 'Stay,' said the wind.


Something like 'Man proposes, God disposes'? Or meaning specifically that however powerful a person may be, they're not omnipotent? Or am I off the target altogether?
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You're on the right track.
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Presumably an image from sailing - the king may decide to lead a grand expedition/raid/invasion, but if there's no wind, he's stuck.
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Mòran taing dhuibh! :)
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