Proverbs 16:3 Explained
"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:3 is a short, practical word for anyone planning, working, or deciding — entrust the work to God, and the plans steady.
Context
Proverbs 16 opens with a cluster of sayings about plans, the Lord, and the human heart (16:1-9): we plan, but God directs. Verse 3 sits in that frame — committing work to God is the path to settled plans.
What it means
'Commit' (galal) literally means 'roll' — roll your works onto the Lord, as you would roll a heavy burden onto someone stronger. The promise — 'thy thoughts shall be established' — means your plans become firm, settled, directed. Surrender precedes stability, not the other way round.
How to pray it
Before a project or decision, pray: 'I roll this work onto you.' Picture the weight transferring. Then plan freely, trusting that committed work produces established thoughts.
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