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16 People go about making their plans,
    but the Eternal has the final word.
Even when you think you have good intentions,
    He knows your real motives.
Whatever you do, do it as service to Him,
    and He will guarantee your success.

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

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

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

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