Proverbs 16:1-2
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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]. [1 Sam 16:7; Heb 4:12]
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.
Proverbs 16:1-2 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.