1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 16:1 Pr 16:9; 19:21
2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs motives. 16:2 Lit spirits, 16:2 1Sm 16:7; Pr 17:3; 19:21; 21:2
3 Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be established. 16:3 Ps 37:4–5
9 A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps. 16:9 Ps 37:23; Pr 16:1; 19:21; 20:24; Jr 10:23
25 There is a way that seems right to a person,
but its end is the way to death. 16:25 Pr 14:12; 24:20
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord. 16:33 Pr 16:1; 19:21; 21:31