Proverbs Chapter 16 (NIV)

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undefined To man belong the plans of the heart,but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue.

undefined All a man’s ways seem innocent to him,but motives are weighed by the Lord.

undefined Commit to the Lord whatever you do,and your plans will succeed.

undefined The Lord works out everything for his own ends—even the wicked for a day of disaster.

undefined The Lord detests all the proud of heart.Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

undefined Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.

undefined When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

undefined Better a little with righteousnessthan much gain with injustice.

undefined In his heart a man plans his course,but the Lord determines his steps.

undefined The lips of a king speak as an oracle,and his mouth should not betray justice.

undefined Honest scales and balances are from the Lord;all the weights in the bag are of his making.

undefined Kings detest wrongdoing,for a throne is established through righteousness.

undefined Kings take pleasure in honest lips;they value a man who speaks the truth.

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

undefined When a king’s face brightens, it means life;his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

undefined How much better to get wisdom than gold,to choose understanding rather than silver!

undefined The highway of the upright avoids evil;he who guards his way guards his life.

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

undefined Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressedthan to share plunder with the proud.

undefined Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

undefined The wise in heart are called discerning,and pleasant words promote instruction.

undefined Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,but folly brings punishment to fools.

undefined A wise man’s heart guides his mouth,and his lips promote instruction.

undefined Pleasant words are a honeycomb,sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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

undefined The laborer’s appetite works for him;his hunger drives him on.

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

undefined A perverse man stirs up dissension,and a gossip separates close friends.

undefined A violent man entices his neighborand leads him down a path that is not good.

undefined He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity;he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

undefined Gray hair is a crown of splendor;it is attained by a righteous life.

undefined Better a patient man than a warrior,a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

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

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