Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct

161 The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

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.