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.

Read it in context: The Book of Proverbs. Also gathered under verses about work.

Proverbs 16:3 in context

What does Proverbs 16:3 mean?

'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.

What is the context of Proverbs 16:3?

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.

How do I pray Proverbs 16:3?

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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