Proverbs Chapter 16 (ESV)

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undefined The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

undefined All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

undefined Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

undefined The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

undefined Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

undefined By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

undefined When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

undefined Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

undefined The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.

undefined An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

undefined A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

undefined It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

undefined Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

undefined A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

undefined In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

undefined How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

undefined The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

undefined Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

undefined It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

undefined Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

undefined The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

undefined Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

undefined The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

undefined Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

undefined There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

undefined A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

undefined A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

undefined A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

undefined A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

undefined Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.

undefined Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

undefined Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

undefined The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

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