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 16:1
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
10 Divinely directed decisions are on the lips of the king; his mouth should not transgress in judgment.
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Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:13
World English Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
13 Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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Proverbs 16:13
New International Version
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(A)
Proverbs 16:23
World English Bible
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
23 The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips.
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Proverbs 16:23
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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