King James Bible
KJVThe preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 16:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The preparations of the heart belong to man: but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD. | |
World English BibleWEB | The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Of man are arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. |