Cross References

Proverbs 16:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

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What you decide shall succeed for you, and upon your ways light shall shine.

In your place, I would appeal to God, and to God I would state my plea.

Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. Smoother than oil are his words, but they are unsheathed swords.

In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.

He said to [his] disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear.

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.