KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches. Read full chapter. Proverbs 16 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 16 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.. 2 All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.. 4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end- even the wicked for a day of disaster. Proverbs 16:1. Proverbs 6 :: New American Standard Bible (NASB) Strong's. Font Size. Proverbs 16New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 16 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,And he who hurries his fo YLT Young's Literal Translation . 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;            He who watches his way preserves his life. 30He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things;            He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. ? PROVERBS 16 Parallel KJV and New American Standard Bible (NASB) < Previous: Next > KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. Proverbs 16:9 9 The mind of a man plans his way, But b the Lord directs his steps. 17 c Better is a dinner of herbs where love is. He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. Proverbs 16:4New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 The Lordhas made everything for [a]its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! YLT Young's Literal Translation . Red Letter. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. But the discipline of fools is foolishness. Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked - One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. Read verse in New King James Version For Permission to Quote Information visit. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. However from the beginning of creation, man was given a free-will, and we read in this verse that, "the plans of the heart belong to man." Proverbs 16:3 Lit Roll; Cross references. NASB 1995 Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. Better, The plans of the heart belong to man, but … Proverbs 16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 16 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. NET New English Translation. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings,            And he who speaks right is loved. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . NASB, Classic Reference Bible, Red Letter Edition: The Perfect Choice for Word-for-Word Study of the Bible, NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible, Paperback: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible, NASB, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Thinline Bible, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Single-Column Reference Bible, Wide Margin, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print. Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct. Verse. New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. New American Standard Bible (NASB). Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. Proverbs 16 The Proverbs of Solomon. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the [] motives. 20He who gives attention to the word will find good,            And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. 4 The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. 3 Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established. DBY Darby Translation. Ecclesiastes 4:6 Psalm 37:16 Better is the little of the righteous Than the abundance of many wicked. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. ? ? 27A worthless man digs up evil,            While his words are like scorching fire. Cancel. 19It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly            Than to divide the spoil with the proud. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . Bible Language English. 21The wise in heart will be called understanding,            And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. than d a fattened ox and hatred with it. New American Standard Bible Update. 16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. 7When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD,            He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. 18Pride goes before destruction,            And a haughty spirit before stumbling. NASB1995: New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 . 22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,            But the discipline of fools is folly. Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct. Paragraph. 26A worker’s appetite works for him,            For his hunger urges him on. All rights reserved. 18 e A hot-tempered man f stirs up strife, but he who is g slow to anger quiets contention. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. 3 Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established. ... NASB New American Standard Bible. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. NET New English Translation. Proverbs 16 - To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. 25There is a way which seems right to a man,            But its end is the way of death. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. 29A man of violence entices his neighbor            And leads him in a way that is not good. The name of Yahweh as Giver, Guide, Ruler, or Judge, meets us in each of them. 9The mind of man plans his way,            But the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:4 4 The Lord a has made everything for 1 its own purpose, Even the b wicked for the day of evil. 6By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,            And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. ASV American Standard Version. Proverbs 16:18 18 a Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 4The LORD has made everything for its own purpose,            Even the wicked for the day of evil. 31A gray head is a crown of glory;            It is found in the way of righteousness. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth            And adds persuasiveness to his lips. Proverbs 16:3. Proverbs 16 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. 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