Proverbs 16:1

New English Translation

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:5

“Go, tell my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord says: Do you really intend to build a house for me to live in?

2 Chronicles 18:31

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “He must be the king of Israel!” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. The Lord helped him; God lured them away from him.

Ezra 7:27

Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the Lord which is in Jerusalem!

Nehemiah 1:11

Please, O Lord, listen attentively to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take pleasure in showing respect to your name. Grant your servant success today and show compassion to me in the presence of this man.” Now I was cupbearer for the king.

Job 17:11

My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

Psalm 119:36

Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

Exodus 4:15

“So you are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And as for me, I will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you both what you must do.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 16:9

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

Proverbs 20:24

The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord – so how can anyone understand his own way?

Proverbs 21:1

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them.

2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,

Philippians 2:13

for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.