Proverbs 16:1-3
1599 Geneva Bible
16 1 The [a]preparations of the heart are in man: but the answer of the tongue is of the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are [b]clean in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the spirits.
3 [c]Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be directed.
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- Proverbs 16:1 He derideth the presumption of man, who dare attribute to himself any thing, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word, except God give it him.
- Proverbs 16:2 He showeth hereby that man flattereth himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God termeth vice.
- Proverbs 16:3 Hebrew, role.
Proverbs 16:9
1599 Geneva Bible
9 The heart of [a]man purposeth his way: but the Lord doth direct his steps.
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- Proverbs 16:9 He showeth the folly of man, which thinketh that his ways are in his own hand, and yet it is able to remove one foot except God give force.
Proverbs 16:20
1599 Geneva Bible
20 He that is wise in his business, shall find good: and (A)he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
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Proverbs 16:25
1599 Geneva Bible
25 (A)There is a way that seemeth right unto man, but the issue thereof are the ways of death.
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