Proverbs 16:1

New American Bible - revised edition

Plans are made in human hearts, but from the Lord comes the tongue’s response.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:5

Go and tell David my servant, Thus says the Lord: Is it you who would build me a house to dwell in?

2 Chronicles 18:31

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, “There is the king of Israel!” and wheeled to fight him. But Jehoshaphat cried out and the Lord helped him; God induced them to leave him alone.

Ezra 7:27

Blessed be the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who put it into the heart of the king thus to glorify the house of the Lord in Jerusalem,

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, may your ears be attentive to the prayer of your servant and that of all your servants who willingly revere your name. Grant success to your servant this day, and let him find favor with this man”—for I was cupbearer to the king.

Job 17:11

My days pass by, my plans are at an end, the yearning of my heart.

Psalm 10:17

You listen, Lord, to the needs of the poor; you strengthen their heart and incline your ear.

Psalm 119:36

Direct my heart toward your testimonies and away from gain.

Exodus 4:15

You will speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will assist both you and him in speaking and teach you both what you are to do.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors.

Proverbs 16:9

The human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the Lord that endures.

Proverbs 20:24

Our steps are from the Lord; how, then, can mortals understand their way?

Proverbs 21:1

A king’s heart is channeled water in the hand of the Lord; God directs it where he pleases.

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, Lord, that no one chooses their way, Nor determines their course nor directs their own step.

2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus,

Philippians 2:13

For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work.