Pro16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Pro16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives.
Pro16:3 Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established.
Pro16:4 The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
Pro16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
Pro16:6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
Pro16:7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Pro16:8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.
Pro16:9 The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
Pro16:10 A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
Pro16:11 A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
Pro16:12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
Pro16:13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Pro16:14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
Pro16:15 In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
Pro16:16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Pro16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
Pro16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Pro16:19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Pro16:20 He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
Pro16:21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Pro16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
Pro16:23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Pro16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Pro16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Pro16:26 A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.
Pro16:27 A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
Pro16:28 A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
Pro16:29 A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
Pro16:30 He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
Pro16:31 A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.
Pro16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Pro16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord.