Proverbs - Chapter 16 | New International Version

  • 1. To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
  • 2. All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
  • 3. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
  • 4. The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
  • 5. The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
  • 6. Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
  • 7. When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
  • 8. Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
  • 9. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
  • 10. The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
  • 11. Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
  • 12. Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
  • 13. Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
  • 14. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
  • 15. When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
  • 16. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
  • 17. The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
  • 18. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
  • 19. Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
  • 20. Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
  • 21. The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
  • 22. Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
  • 23. A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
  • 24. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  • 25. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
  • 26. The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
  • 27. A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
  • 28. A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
  • 29. A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
  • 30. He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
  • 31. Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
  • 32. Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
  • 33. The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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