Berean Standard Bible
“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.”
Proverbs 16 opens a section that emphasizes God's rule over human plans. In the ancient Near East a wise person made careful plans, and this proverb reminds the reader who has the final say.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
World English Bible (WEB)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
King James Version (KJV)
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
DEL hombre son las disposiciones del corazón: mas de Jehová la respuesta de la lengua.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El hombre propone y Dios dispone.
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