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Proverbs 16:1

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The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

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BSB
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
KJV
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
WEB
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
ASV
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
DARBY
The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
BLB
The plans of the heart [are] unto man, and from YHWH [is] the answer of the tongue.
ÅB
Hjertets råd hører mennesket til, men fra Herren får tungen sitt svar.
OTB
Hjertets planer tilhører menneskene, men svarets tunge er fra Herren.
B1930
Hjertets råd hører mennesket til, men fra Herren får tungen sitt svar.

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