Proverbs 16

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1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from YHWH. Proverbs 16:1WEB
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but YHWH weighs the motives. Proverbs 16:2WEB
3 Commit your deeds to YHWH, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3WEB
4 YHWH has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. Proverbs 16:4WEB
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to YHWH; they shall certainly not be unpunished. Proverbs 16:5WEB
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of YHWH men depart from evil. Proverbs 16:6WEB
7 When a man’s ways please YHWH, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7WEB
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. Proverbs 16:8WEB
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but YHWH directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9WEB
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth. Proverbs 16:10WEB
11 Honest balances and scales are YHWH’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. Proverbs 16:11WEB
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. Proverbs 16:12WEB
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. Proverbs 16:13WEB
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. Proverbs 16:14WEB
15 In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. Proverbs 16:15WEB
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16WEB
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. Proverbs 16:17WEB
18 Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18WEB
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:19WEB
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in YHWH is blessed. Proverbs 16:20WEB
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. Proverbs 16:21WEB
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly. Proverbs 16:22WEB
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. Proverbs 16:23WEB
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24WEB
25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25WEB
26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on. Proverbs 16:26WEB
27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. Proverbs 16:27WEB
28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28WEB
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. Proverbs 16:29WEB
30 One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. Proverbs 16:30WEB
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. Proverbs 16:31WEB
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. Proverbs 16:32WEB
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from YHWH. Proverbs 16:33WEB

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