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Proverbs 16


Proverbs 16 - 1

The plans of the heart belong to man , but the reply of the tongue (is) from the LORD.

Proverbs 16 - 2

All a man’s ways (are) pure in his own eyes , but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

Proverbs 16 - 3

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Proverbs 16 - 4

The LORD has made everything for His purpose — even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Proverbs 16 - 5

Everyone (who is) proud in heart is detestable to the LORD ; be assured that ... he will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 16 - 6

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for , and by the fear of the LORD (one) turns aside from evil.

Proverbs 16 - 7

When a man’s ways please the LORD , He makes even (the man’s) enemies live at peace with him.

Proverbs 16 - 8

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice ....

Proverbs 16 - 9

A man’s heart plans his course , but the LORD determines his steps.

Proverbs 16 - 10

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king ; his mouth must not betray justice.

Proverbs 16 - 11

Honest scales and balances (are from) the LORD ; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 16 - 12

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings , for a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16 - 13

Righteous lips are a king’s delight , and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Proverbs 16 - 14

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death , but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16 - 15

When a king’s face brightens , there is life ; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Proverbs 16 - 16

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold ! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 16 - 17

The highway of the upright leads away from evil ; he who guards his way protects his life.

Proverbs 16 - 18

Pride goes before destruction , and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16 - 19

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16 - 20

Whoever heeds ... instruction will find success , and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Proverbs 16 - 21

The wise in heart are called discerning , and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Proverbs 16 - 22

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor , but the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16 - 23

The heart of the wise (man) instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 16 - 24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb ... , sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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There is a way that seems right to a man , but its end is the way of death.

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A worker’s appetite works because his hunger drives him onward.

Proverbs 16 - 27

A worthless man digs up evil , vvv and his speech is like a scorching fire.

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A perverse man spreads dissension , and a gossip divides close friends.

Proverbs 16 - 29

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path (that is) not good.

Proverbs 16 - 30

He who winks his eye devises perversity ; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

Proverbs 16 - 31

Gray hair (is) a crown of glory ; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Proverbs 16 - 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.

Proverbs 16 - 33

The lot is cast - into the lap , but its every decision is from the LORD.