161 The plans of the mind belong to mortals, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All one's ways may be pure in one's own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-4
Commentary on Proverbs 16:1
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The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:2
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Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:3
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Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:4
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God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.