Proverbs - Chapter 16 | English Standard Version

  • 1. The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
  • 2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
  • 3. Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
  • 4. The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
  • 5. Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
  • 6. By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
  • 7. When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
  • 8. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
  • 9. The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
  • 10. An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
  • 11. A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
  • 12. It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
  • 13. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
  • 14. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
  • 15. In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
  • 16. How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
  • 17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
  • 18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
  • 19. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  • 20. Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
  • 21. The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
  • 22. Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
  • 23. The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
  • 24. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
  • 25. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
  • 26. A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
  • 27. A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
  • 28. A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
  • 29. A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
  • 30. Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.
  • 31. Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
  • 32. Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
  • 33. The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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