Proverbs 16:1 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:1 MSG (The Message)
Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word.
Proverbs 16:1 KJV (King James Version)
The preparations of the heart in man, And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 NCV (New Century Version)
People may make plans in their minds, but only the LORD can make them come true.
Proverbs 16:1 ASV (American Standard Version)
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:1 NIV (New International Version)
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:1 NKJV (New King James Version)
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 NLT (New Living Translation)
We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.
Proverbs 16:1 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps.
Proverbs 16:1 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.