Proverbs 16




rsv@Proverbs:16:1 @ The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

rsv@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

rsv@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

rsv@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

rsv@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

rsv@Proverbs:16:6 @ By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

rsv@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

rsv@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

rsv@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

rsv@Proverbs:16:10 @ Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

rsv@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

rsv@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

rsv@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

rsv@Proverbs:16:14 @ A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

rsv@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

rsv@Proverbs:16:16 @ To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

rsv@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.

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

rsv@Proverbs:16:19 @ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

rsv@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.

rsv@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

rsv@Proverbs:16:22 @ Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.

rsv@Proverbs:16:23 @ The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

rsv@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

rsv@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

rsv@Proverbs:16:26 @ A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

rsv@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

rsv@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

rsv@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

rsv@Proverbs:16:30 @ He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.

rsv@Proverbs:16:31 @ A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

rsv@Proverbs:16:32 @ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

rsv@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.

rsv@Proverbs:16:1 @ The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

rsv@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

rsv@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

rsv@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

rsv@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

rsv@Proverbs:16:6 @ By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

rsv@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

rsv@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

rsv@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

rsv@Proverbs:16:10 @ Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

rsv@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

rsv@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

rsv@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

rsv@Proverbs:16:14 @ A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

rsv@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

rsv@Proverbs:16:16 @ To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

rsv@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.

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

rsv@Proverbs:16:19 @ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

rsv@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.

rsv@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

rsv@Proverbs:16:22 @ Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.

rsv@Proverbs:16:23 @ The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

rsv@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

rsv@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

rsv@Proverbs:16:26 @ A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

rsv@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

rsv@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

rsv@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

rsv@Proverbs:16:30 @ He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.

rsv@Proverbs:16:31 @ A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

rsv@Proverbs:16:32 @ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

rsv@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.


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