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Proverbs 16:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."
KJV · King James Version
"Commit1556 thy works4639 unto the LORD3068, and thy thoughts4284 shall be established3559. Commit: Heb. Roll"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thy, works, unto, the, while the WEB renders these as your, deeds, yahweh, plans. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Proverbs 16:3 in Proverbs 16
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Proverbs 16:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Proverbs 16. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
- v.2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
- v.3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
- v.4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end — yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- v.5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Book background
About the Book of Proverbs
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Wisdom literature
- Author
- Solomon (primarily), Agur, Lemuel
- Date written
- c. 970–700 BC
- Audience
- Young men learning the wisdom of the covenant
- Chapters
- 31
Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Its core thesis is in 1:7: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." Chapter 31 closes with the famous portrait of the wise woman whose worth is "far above rubies."
Setting: Compiled across multiple reigns; Solomon's collection plus later additions.
Key themes: wisdom · fear of the LORD · speech · work · relationships
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:3 contains 10 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Commit your deeds to Yahweh
CYDTY
- 2
and your plans shall succeed.
AYPSS
Frequently asked
FAQ about Proverbs 16:3
What does Proverbs 16:3 say?
Proverbs 16:3 reads: "Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed." — from the Old Testament, Proverbs (Wisdom literature). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Proverbs 16:3 in?
Proverbs 16:3 is in the book of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), Agur, Lemuel and written around c. 970–700 BC. Proverbs is wisdom literature in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Young men learning the wisdom of the covenant. Best known for "trust in the LORD with all your heart" (3:5-6).
What is Proverbs 16:3 about?
Proverbs 16:3 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Wisdom. Within Proverbs, Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Proverbs 16:3 in WEB and KJV?
Proverbs 16:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Commit1556 thy works4639 unto the LORD3068, and thy thoughts4284 shall be established3559. Commit: Heb. Roll". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Proverbs 16:3?
Proverbs 16:3 is 10 words in the WEB translation (58 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise Proverbs 16:3?
To memorise Proverbs 16:3, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Proverbs 16:3 matter in Proverbs?
Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Its core thesis is in 1:7: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." Chapter 31 closes with the famous portrait of the wise woman whose worth is "far above rubies." Proverbs 16:3 sits within this larger story — Proverbs as a whole emphasises wisdom, fear of the LORD, speech.
How can I apply Proverbs 16:3 today?
Many readers use Proverbs 16:3 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Proverbs 16:3 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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