Proverbs 16:1
World English Bible
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:1
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
16 The plans of the mind and orderly thinking belong to man, but from the Lord comes the [wise] answer of the tongue.
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Proverbs 16:3
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3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.
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Proverbs 16:9
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9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
9 A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure.(A)
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Proverbs 16:16
World English Bible
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
16 How much better it is to get skillful and godly Wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.(A)
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