Proverbs 16:1–3; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 16:20; Proverbs 16:25

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Proverbs 16:1–3

The plans of the heart belong to man,

but lthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

mAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but the Lord nweighs the spirit.1

oCommit your work to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.


Proverbs 16:9

yThe heart of man plans his way,

but zthe Lord establishes his steps.


Proverbs 16:20

20  Whoever gives thought to the word1 pwill discover good,

and blessed is he qwho trusts in the Lord.


Proverbs 16:25

25  There is a way that seems right to a man,

but its end is the way to death.1