Proverbs 16:1

New International Version

To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 16:9

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Philippians 2:13

for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Proverbs 20:24

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

Proverbs 21:1

In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

Psalm 119:36

Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

Exodus 4:15

You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.

Ezra 7:27

Praise be to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who has put it into the king’s heart to bring honor to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way

Psalm 10:17

You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.

2 Chronicles 18:31

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, “This is the king of Israel.” So they turned to attack him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the Lord helped him. God drew them away from him,

2 Corinthians 8:16

Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you.

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

2 Samuel 7:5

“Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in?

Job 17:11

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