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Proverbs 16
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1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 16:1
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2 All a man's ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 16:2
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3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 16:3
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4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 16:4
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5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 16:5
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6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.CProverbs 15:33-16:6TOSKProverbs 16:6
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7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even the man's enemies live at peace with him.TOSKProverbs 16:7
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8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.TOSKProverbs 16:8
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9 A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.TOSKProverbs 16:9
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10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.TOSKProverbs 16:10
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11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.TOSKProverbs 16:11
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12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.TOSKProverbs 16:12
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13 Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.TOSKProverbs 16:13
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14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.TOSKProverbs 16:14
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15 When a king's face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.TOSKProverbs 16:15
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16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.TOSKProverbs 16:16
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17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.TOSKProverbs 16:17
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18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.TOSKProverbs 16:18
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19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.TOSKProverbs 16:19
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20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.TOSKProverbs 16:20
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21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.TOSKProverbs 16:21
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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.TOSKProverbs 16:22
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23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.TOSKProverbs 16:23
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24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.TOSKProverbs 16:24
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25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.TOSKProverbs 16:25
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26 A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.TOSKProverbs 16:26
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27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.TOSKProverbs 16:27
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28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.TOSKProverbs 16:28
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29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.TOSKProverbs 16:29
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30 He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.TOSKProverbs 16:30
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31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.TOSKProverbs 16:31
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32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.TOSKProverbs 16:32
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33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.TOSKProverbs 16:33