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Proverbs 16:1
The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 16:1 in other translations
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
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In context
1 The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
2 All a man's ways are clean to himself; but the Lord puts men's spirits into his scales.
3 Put your works into the hands of the Lord, and your purposes will be made certain.
4 The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.
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