KJV ORIGINAL
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
People can make plans in their hearts and prepare what they want to say, but the Lord is the one who determines the final outcome and gives the right words to speak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that while we can make our own plans and think about what to say, God ultimately controls the results and gives us the right words when we need them.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's golden age under King Solomon, around 970-930 BC. The Israelites understood that human wisdom was limited and that true success came from acknowledging God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including their thoughts, plans, and speech.
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