Proverbs 16:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

16 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue.

²All the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits.

³Lay open thy works to the Lord: and thy thoughts shall be directed.

Proverbs 16:1-3

New International Version

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(B)
but motives are weighed^(C) by the Lord.^(D)

³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(E)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)