Proverbs 16:3Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
The setting
Solomon's wisdom school, ~970 BC. Jerusalem, Israel. Young leaders learning to align ambition with God's will...
The emotion here: confident from experiencing God's faithfulness in leadership
The original word
gālal (גָּלַל) — to roll, like rolling a heavy stone onto someone else to carry
Why it matters
Ancient Near Eastern kings would 'commit' their military campaigns to their gods before battle
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 16:3
Success here means 'established' or 'made firm' — not necessarily wealth or fame
Common misconceptionPeople think this guarantees their specific plan will work exactly as they envision. But God might 'succeed' your plans by completely changing them into something better.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 16:3
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 16:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 16:3 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, success. Notable phrases: commit your deeds to Yahweh; your plans shall succeed. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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