Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16: Proverbs of Solomon (Cont.).

To humans belong the plan of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. The Lord works out everything to its proper end - even the wicked for a day of disaster. When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone's way, He causes their enemies to make peace with them. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Humans like to plan, but God should be the source of all of our plans. The Lord provides an answer for our tongues and weighs the motives of our hearts. God is not fooled by our plans, though they appear pure. Give everything you do over to the Lord and He will establish your plans. Do not worry if things don't go as planned for God is working everything out to its proper end, both good and bad. Be patient, fear the Lord, and be humble. God will cause your enemies to make peace.