Proverbs 16:1

New International Reader's Version

People make plans in their hearts. But the Lord puts the correct answer on their tongues.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:5

“Go and speak to my servant David. Tell him, ‘The Lord says, “Are you the one to build me a house to live in?

2 Chronicles 18:31

The chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat. They thought, “That’s the king of Israel.” So they turned to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out. And the Lord helped him. God drew the commanders away from him.

Ezra 7:27

So here is what I, Ezra, say to you people of Israel. “Give praise to the Lord. He is the God of our people who lived long ago. He has put it in the king’s heart to bring honor to the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem. The king has honored the Lord in his letter.

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, please pay careful attention to my prayer. Listen to the prayers of all of us. We take delight in bringing honor to your name. Give me success today when I bring my request to King Artaxerxes.” I was the king’s wine taster.

Job 17:11

My life is almost over. My plans are destroyed. Yet the desires of my heart

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you hear the desires of those who are hurting. You cheer them up and give them hope. You listen to their cries.

Psalm 119:36

Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.

Exodus 4:15

Speak to him. Tell him what to say. I will help both of you speak. I will teach you what to do.

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Proverbs 16:9

In their hearts human beings plan their lives. But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Proverbs 20:24

The Lord directs a person’s steps. So how can anyone understand their own way?

Proverbs 21:1

In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him.

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, I know that a person doesn’t control their own life. They don’t direct their own steps.

2 Corinthians 8:16

God put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you. Thanks should be given to God for this.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.