Proverbs 16:1
“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.”
— Proverbs 16:1
About this verse
Proverbs 16:1 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include sovereignty, planning. Notable phrases: plans of the heart belong to man; answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
proverb
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