Proverbs 16:1-3,9
Proverbs 16:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; GOD probes for what is good. Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.
Proverbs 16:9 The Message (MSG)
We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.
Proverbs 16:1-3 King James Version (KJV)
The preparations of the heart in man, And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, And thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:9 King James Version (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 New Century Version (NCV)
People may make plans in their minds, but only the LORD can make them come true. You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD will judge your reasons. Depend on the LORD in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9 New Century Version (NCV)
People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do.
Proverbs 16:1-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
Proverbs 16:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 New International Version (NIV)
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:9 New International Version (NIV)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the LORD weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth]. Commit your works to the LORD [submit and trust them to Him], And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
Proverbs 16:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them.
Proverbs 16:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:1-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps. We are all in love with our own opinions, convinced they’re correct. But the Lord is in the midst of us, testing and probing our every motive. Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Then every plan you make will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
Proverbs 16:1-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.