Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
In context
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. 3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. 4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:1 in the KJV
The preparations of the heart in man, And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:1 in the NIV
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.