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.

9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:9

King James Version

9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

English Standard Version

9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

The Message

9 We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously

New King James Version

9 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

New Living Translation

9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:9

Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10

(Read Proverbs 16:9-10)

If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.

10 The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.

Other Translations of Psalm 33:10

King James Version

10 The Lord bringeth bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

English Standard Version

10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.

The Message

10 God takes the wind out of Babel pretense, he shoots down the world's power-schemes.

New King James Version

10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.

New Living Translation

10 The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 33:10

Commentary on Psalm 33:1-11

(Read Psalm 33:1-11)

Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here pressed upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religious songs are proper expressions of thankful praise. Every endowment we possess, should be employed with all our skill and earnestness in God's service. His promises are all wise and good. His word is right, and therefore we are only in the right when we agree with it. His works are all done in truth. He is the righteous Lord, therefore loveth righteousness. What a pity it is that this earth, which is so full of the proofs and instances of God's goodness, should be so empty of his praises; and that of the multitudes who live upon his bounty, there are so few who live to his glory! What the Lord does, he does to purpose; it stands fast. He overrules all the counsels of men, and makes them serve his counsels; even that is fulfilled, which to us is most surprising, the eternal counsel of God, nor can any thing prevent its coming to pass.

11 But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Other Translations of Psalm 33:11

King James Version

11 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all to all...: Heb. to generation and generation generations.

English Standard Version

11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.

The Message

11 God's plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.

New King James Version

11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations.

New Living Translation

11 But the Lord 's plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 33:11

Commentary on Psalm 33:1-11

(Read Psalm 33:1-11)

Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here pressed upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religious songs are proper expressions of thankful praise. Every endowment we possess, should be employed with all our skill and earnestness in God's service. His promises are all wise and good. His word is right, and therefore we are only in the right when we agree with it. His works are all done in truth. He is the righteous Lord, therefore loveth righteousness. What a pity it is that this earth, which is so full of the proofs and instances of God's goodness, should be so empty of his praises; and that of the multitudes who live upon his bounty, there are so few who live to his glory! What the Lord does, he does to purpose; it stands fast. He overrules all the counsels of men, and makes them serve his counsels; even that is fulfilled, which to us is most surprising, the eternal counsel of God, nor can any thing prevent its coming to pass.