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Commit your deeds to Yahweh, And your plans shall succeed.

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Roll Your Burdens on God

All four commentators emphasize that the Hebrew for "commit" literally means "to roll." They paint a picture of transferring a heavy burden from your own shoulders onto God, who is stronger and better able to bear it. This isn't just a mental exercise but a decisive act of faith, handing over your work, plans, and anxieties to God's care.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 16:3

18th Century

Theologian

Commit - literally, as in the margin, as a man transfers a burden from his own back to one stronger and better able to bear it. Compare the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 16:3

19th Century

Bishop

Commit your works to the Lord. Literally, roll them upon Him, as a burden too heavy to be borne by yourself. “Y…

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 16:3

17th Century

Pastor

Commit your works to the Lord
Natural, civil, or religious; seek to him for strength and assistance in all, and leav…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 16:3

17th Century

Minister

Roll the burden of your care upon God, and leave it with Him, by faith and dependence on Him.