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NASB | Proverbs 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 16:1 The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the LORD. |
Bible Question: What is meant by: the answer of the tongue is from the LORD? |
Bible Answer: The execution of the heart's plans, which typically requires speech, is under God's control. Look in verse 9. Man can plan his ways, (but if he is following God with his heart fully) the Lord will direct his steps (this includes his words because God will give us wisdom and the knowledge on how to apply that wisdom in our response to the world. |