Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

King James Version

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

Holman Bible

The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

International Standard Version

People do the planning, but the end result is from the LORD.

A Conservative Version

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from LORD.

American Standard Version

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

Amplified

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Darby Translation

The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

Julia Smith Translation

To man the dispositions of the heart, and the answer of the tongue from Jehovah.

King James 2000

The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

Lexham Expanded Bible

To mortals [belong] the plans of the heart, but from Yahweh [comes] the answer of the tongue.

Modern King James verseion

The ordering of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from Jehovah.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.

NET Bible

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

New Heart English Bible

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

The Emphasized Bible

To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.

Webster

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.

World English Bible

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

Youngs Literal Translation

Of man are arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מערך 
Ma`arak 
Usage: 1

in man
אדם 
'adam 
Usage: 541

and the answer
מענה 
Ma`aneh 
Usage: 8

of the tongue
לשׁנה לשׁן לשׁון 
Lashown 
Usage: 116

Devotionals

Devotionals about Proverbs 16:1

References

Easton

Fausets

Smith

Images Proverbs 16:1

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

1 The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are pure (clean) in his own eyes. But Jehovah weighs the motives.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:21

Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.

Proverbs 16:9

A man's heart determines his way. Jehovah directs his steps.

Matthew 10:19-20

When they hand you over, do not worry about what to say and how to say it. You will be given the words to speak at that time.

Exodus 4:11-12

Jehovah said to him: Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, Jehovah?

Exodus 4:15

You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will be with your mouth and his mouth. I will teach you what you are to do.

2 Chronicles 18:31

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said: He must be the king of Israel. So they surrounded him in order to fight him. When Jehoshaphat cried out Jehovah helped him. God drew them away from him.

Ezra 7:27

Praise be to Jehovah, the God of our fathers, who has put such a thing into the heart of the king, to make fair the house of Jehovah that is in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 1:11

O Jehovah, let your ear take note of the prayer of your servant. Of the prayers of all your servants, who take delight in worshipping your name: give help, O Jehovah, to your servant this day, and let him have mercy in the eyes of this man. Now I was the king's wine-servant.

Psalm 10:17

You have heard the desire of humble people, O Jehovah. You encourage them. You incline your ear (pay close attention) to them.

Psalm 119:36

Incline my heart to your laws and not to dishonest gain.

Proverbs 20:24

Jehovah directs man's steps. How can man understand his own way?

Proverbs 21:1

Jehovah controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream. He turns it where ever he wishes.

Jeremiah 1:7-9

Jehovah said to me: 'Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go wherever I send you. You must say whatever I command you to say.

Jeremiah 10:23

O Jehovah, I know that humans are not able to govern their own lives. Humans cannot administer their own steps.

Jeremiah 32:39-40

I will give them the same attitude and the same purpose so that they will respect and reverence me as long as they live. This will be for their good and for the good of their children.

Ezekiel 36:26-27

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.

Luke 12:11-12

When you are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about what you will say to answer them.

Luke 21:14-15

Do not think about what you will say before it happens.

2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.

Philippians 2:13

It is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

James 1:16-18

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

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