Proverbs 16:1-3

The Message

16 Mortals make elaborate plans,
but God has the last word.

²Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good;
God probes for what is good.

³Put God in charge of your work,
then what you’ve planned will take place.

Proverbs 16:1-3

New International Version

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(B)
but motives are weighed^(C) by the Lord.^(D)

³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(E)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)