In Proverbs 16:9, the same truth restated: humans plan, but God directs their steps—directly parallel to the sovereignty theme.

In Proverbs 19:21, the identical contrast: many human plans, but only God's purpose stands—reinforcing divine sovereignty over speech.

In Proverbs 20:24, God directs human steps, showing that even our plans are under His control—a close thematic parallel.

In Proverbs 21:1, God turns the king's heart like water, illustrating that even royal decisions are from the Lord.

Philippians 2:13 says God works in us to will and to act — directly parallel to the LORD giving the tongue's answer, both affirm divine sovereignty over human will and speech.

In Exodus 4:11, God declares He made the mouth—reinforcing that the tongue's answer comes from Him.

Luke 21:15 promises divinely given speech in persecution — a New Testament fulfillment of the principle in Proverbs 16:1 that the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Luke 21:14 tells believers not to premeditate their defense—relying on God for the answer, as in Proverbs.

Luke 12:12 promises the Holy Spirit will teach what to say—directly fulfilling the theme of God-ordained speech.

Luke 12:11 instructs not to worry about defense speech, trusting God for the answer—parallel to the proverb.

Matthew 10:20 says the Spirit speaks through believers—a direct New Testament echo of the answer from the Lord.

Matthew 10:19 tells disciples not to worry about what to say—God will supply the words, matching the proverb.

Jeremiah 10:23 declares man cannot direct his own steps — directly parallel to the LORD giving the tongue's answer, both affirm divine sovereignty over human actions.

Jeremiah 1:7-9 recounts God touching Jeremiah's mouth and putting words in it—same divine provision for speech.

In Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah prays for God to grant him favor with the king, acknowledging that the king's response comes from the Lord.

In Ezra 7:27, Ezra credits God for putting the king's decree into his heart—exactly showing 'the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.'

Exodus 4:15 shows God putting words in mouths—a clear parallel to the answer of the tongue from the Lord.

Exodus 4:12 promises God will teach Moses what to say, directly illustrating the proverb's claim.

In Numbers 23:5, God puts a word in Balaam's mouth, directly illustrating that the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

Psalm 119:36 asks God to incline the heart toward His testimonies — echoing that the LORD directs human inclinations, including the tongue's answer.

Psalm 10:17 shows God strengthening the heart of the afflicted — paralleling the LORD giving the tongue's answer, both depict divine involvement in human inner life.

2 Corinthians 8:16 credits God with putting earnest care into Titus's heart — similar to the LORD giving the tongue's answer, divine sovereignty over human motives.