nsb - 16

nsb@Proverbs:16:1 @ Preparations of the heart and the answer of the tongue, is from Jehovah.

nsb@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes. But Jehovah weighs the motives.

nsb@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit your works to Jehovah and your thoughts will be firmly established.

nsb@Proverbs:16:4 @ Jehovah made all things for himself even the wicked one for the evil day.

nsb@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah. Though they unite they will all be punished.

nsb@Proverbs:16:6 @ Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.

nsb@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.

nsb@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better to be poor with righteousness than rich with injustice.

nsb@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart determines his way. Jehovah directs his steps.

nsb@Proverbs:16:10 @ The king speaks divine words. He does not transgress justice.

nsb@Proverbs:16:11 @ Honest scales and balances are from Jehovah. He sets the standard for the weights of the bag.

nsb@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.

nsb@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right.

nsb@Proverbs:16:14 @ Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.

nsb@Proverbs:16:15 @ The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.

nsb@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding instead of silver!

nsb@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.

nsb@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

nsb@Proverbs:16:19 @ It is better to be humble and lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.

nsb@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who handles a matter wisely will find good. Trust in Jehovah and be happy.

nsb@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart will be called sensible. The sweetness of the lips increases learning.

nsb@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.

nsb@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise teaches his mouth. It adds learning to his lips.

nsb@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweetness to life, and health to the bones.

nsb@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is the way of death!

nsb@Proverbs:16:26 @ He who works labors for himself. His hungry mouth spurs him on.

nsb@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man digs up evil. It lies on his lips like a burning fire.

nsb@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man sows discord. A whisperer separates good friends.

nsb@Proverbs:16:29 @ A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him in bad ways.

nsb@Proverbs:16:30 @ He shuts his eyes to devise perversity. He moves his lips to bring evil.

nsb@Proverbs:16:31 @ Gray hair is a crown of glory when it is found in the way of righteousness.

nsb@Proverbs:16:32 @ Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.

nsb@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap. But every decision is from Jehovah.

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