Proverbs 16:1-3
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
3 Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:1-3
International Standard Version
Wisdom’s Blessings
2 Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion,
but the Lord weighs intentions.
3 Entrust your work to the Lord,
and your planning will succeed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:9
New Living Translation
9 We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9
International Standard Version
9 A person plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:20
International Standard Version
20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers,
and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.
Proverbs 16:25
New Living Translation
25 There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 16:25
International Standard Version
Advice to the Wise
25 There is a road that seems right for a man to travel,[a]
but in the end it’s the road to death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:25 The Heb. lacks to travel
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