Proverbs - Chapter 16 | Good News Translation

  • 1. We may make our plans, but God has the last word.
  • 2. You may think everything you do is right, but the LORD judges your motives.
  • 3. Ask the LORD to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
  • 4. Everything the LORD has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
  • 5. The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.
  • 6. Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the LORD and nothing evil will happen to you.
  • 7. When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends.
  • 8. It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income, dishonestly gained.
  • 9. You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
  • 10. The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.
  • 11. The LORD wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.
  • 12. Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
  • 13. A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it.
  • 14. A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
  • 15. The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime---life is there.
  • 16. It is better---much better---to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
  • 17. Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going---it may save your life.
  • 18. Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
  • 19. It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.
  • 20. Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the LORD and you will be happy.
  • 21. A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
  • 22. Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
  • 23. Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.
  • 24. Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
  • 25. What you think is the right road may lead to death.
  • 26. A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to satisfy his hunger.
  • 27. Evil people look for ways to harm others; even their words burn with evil.
  • 28. Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.
  • 29. Violent people deceive their friends and lead them to disaster.
  • 30. Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.
  • 31. Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.
  • 32. It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
  • 33. People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.
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