1 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but [Matt. 10:19,20]the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 ch. 21:2;[ch. 12:15]; See ch. 30:12All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
but the Lordch. 24:12;See 1 Sam. 16:7weighs the spirit.16:2 Or spirits
3 See Ps. 37:5Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.
9 [ver. 1; ch. 19:21] The heart of man plans his way,
but ch. 20:24;[Ps. 37:23;Jer. 10:23]the Lord establishes his steps.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.16:25 Hebrew ways of death
33 [Acts 1:26] The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is ch. 29:26from the Lord.