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Proverbs 16:1

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

Proverbs 16:1 · Young's Literal Translation

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Proverbs 16:1 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.

3 Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

4 All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked worketh for a day of evil.

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