Proverbs 16:1

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.
- King James Version

The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.
- Webster's Bible

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
- World English Bible

Of man [are] arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The preparations of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:1

16:1 From the Lord - Men can neither think nor speak wisely and well without Divine assistance.