Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
In Context
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;but the Lord weighs the motives.
Cross References
Exodus 4:11The Lord said to him, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn't it I, the Lord?
2 Samuel 7:5"Go and tell my servant David, 'Thus says the Lord, "Shall you build me a house for me to dwell in?
Ezra 7:27Blessed be the Lord, the God of our fathers, who has put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem;
Job 17:11My days are past, my plans are broken off,as are the thoughts of my heart.
Psalms 119:36Turn my heart toward your statutes,not toward selfish gain.
Proverbs 19:21There are many plans in a man's heart,but the Lord's counsel will prevail.