Proverbs 16:1-3

New International Reader's Version

16 People make plans in their hearts.
But the Lord puts the correct answer on their tongues.

²Everything a person does might seem pure to them.
But the Lord knows why they do what they do.

³Commit to the Lord everything you do.
Then he will make your plans succeed.

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)

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