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