| Geneva Study Bible The {a} preparations of the heart belong to man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD. (a) He derides the presumption of man, who dares to attribute anything to himself, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word unless God gives it to him. Wesley's Notes 16:1 From the Lord - Men can neither think nor speak wisely and well without Divine assistance. King James Translators' Notes preparations: or, disposings Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary CHAPTER 16 Pr 16:1-33. 1. preparations-schemes. in man-or literally, "to man," belonging, or pertaining to him. the answer . Lord-The efficient ordering is from God: "Man proposes; God disposes." Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 16:1 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. 2. Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct. 3. Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him. | 
