Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

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

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:1

King James Version

Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 The preparations preparations: or, disposings of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

English Standard Version

Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

The Message

Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.

New King James Version

Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

New Living Translation

Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:1

Commentary on Proverbs 16:1

(Read Proverbs 16:1)

The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.

5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:5

King James Version

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent

English Standard Version

5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

The Message

5 God can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.

New King James Version

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

New Living Translation

5 The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:5

Commentary on Proverbs 16:5

(Read Proverbs 16:5)

Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.