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Proverbs 16:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 16:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Proverbs on the Lord's Sovereignty
“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations: or, disposings”
Proverbs 16:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 16:1
This proverb addresses the relationship between human agency and divine sovereignty: 'The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.' Humans prepare their hearts (ma'arakhei lev)—they plan, deliberate, and form intentions. Yet 'the answer of the tongue' (ma'aneh lashon) comes from the LORD. We may prepare what to say, but God determines what actually comes out and what effect it has. This balances human responsibility with divine providence. We must plan and prepare, yet recognize that God ultimately controls outcomes. This principle appears throughout ch...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 16:1
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“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“for his good pleasure.”
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
“don't be anxious how or what you will say”
“the rulers”
“I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.”
“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD”
“and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh”