Proverbs 16:3
“Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established.”
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Proverbs 16:3 Context
1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answere of the tongue, is from the Lord. 2All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 3Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established. 4The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill. 5Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- King James Version
Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Put your works into the hands of the Lord, and your purposes will be made certain.
- Basic English Bible
Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- Darby Bible
Commit thy works to the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- Webster's Bible
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
- World English Bible
Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Proverbs 16:3
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Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:3
16:3 Commit - Refer all thy actions and concerns to God, as the end of them, and depend upon God's providence for success. Established - Thy designs shall be brought to an happy issue.