Matthew Henry · Verse 1
The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.
Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
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WEBBE
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
BSB
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
KJV
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
ASV
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
BBE
The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
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