Proverbs 16:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations: or, disposings" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:1 — KJV
“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations: or, disposings”
— Proverbs 16:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:1
“Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. consecrated...: or, filled your hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:1: heart, answer, lord
“Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:1: heart, answer, lord
“For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:1: heart, answer, lord
“And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD. shall be weak...: Heb. shall go into water”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:1: heart, answer, lord
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:1: heart, answer, lord
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