Proverbs 16:3 · KJV
Proverbs 16:3
Commit Your Works to the Lord
Proverbs 16:3 promises that when we entrust our plans to God, He steadies them: "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
What Proverbs 16:3 means
"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." To commit is to hand over — to roll our plans and efforts onto God rather than carrying the weight alone. The promise is that our thoughts and purposes then become settled and firm.
The verse pairs action with surrender: we still plan and work, but we release the outcome to God. It is a favourite for decisions, goals, and anyone anxious about whether their plans will hold.
Key verse
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 · KJV — Commit your works to God, and your plans are established.
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A prayer from Proverbs 16:3
Lord, I commit my works and plans to You. Establish my steps, steady my thoughts, and lead me in the way I should go. Amen.
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What does Proverbs 16:3 mean?
Proverbs 16:3 promises that when we entrust our plans to God, He steadies them: "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."
What is Proverbs 16:3 about?
"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." To commit is to hand over — to roll our plans and efforts onto God rather than carrying the weight alone. The promise is that our thoughts and purposes then become settled and firm.
What is the key verse in Proverbs 16:3?
Proverbs 16:3 — “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Is Proverbs 16:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Proverbs 16:3 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.