Proverbs 16:1-3
Modern English Version
16 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:1-3
American Standard Version
16 The plans of the heart belong to man;
But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
3 [a]Commit thy works unto Jehovah,
And thy purposes shall be established.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:3 Hebrew Roll.
Proverbs 16:9
Modern English Version
9 A man’s heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
American Standard Version
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way;
But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:20
Modern English Version
20 He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20
American Standard Version
20 He that [a]giveth heed unto the word shall find good;
And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:20 Or, handleth a matter wisely
Proverbs 16:25
Modern English Version
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:25
American Standard Version
25 There is a way which [a]seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:25 Or, is straight before
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