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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 16) Proverbs 16:1-3 KJV
"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."
Proverbs Chapter 16, Verse 1-3
Proverbs 16:1-3 in Context (Verses 1–6 KJV)
1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.*
2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.*
4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.*
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.