Bible verse
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
KJV
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.
ASV
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
ERV
The preparations of the heart belong to man: but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
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