Proverbs Chapter 16

1 The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2 All a man's ways seem right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the motives.

3 Commit your activities to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

4 The LORD has prepared everything for His purpose-- even the wicked for the day of disaster.

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5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the LORD.

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

8 Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

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9 A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps.

10 God's verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not err in judgment.

11 Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

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13 Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.

14 A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.

15 When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

16 Acquire wisdom-- how much better it is than gold! And acquire understanding-- it is preferable to silver.

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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.

18 Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.

20 The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy.

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21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but folly is the instruction of fools.

23 A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.

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

26 A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger urges him on.

27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

28 A contrary man spreads conflict, and a gossip separates friends.

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29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.

30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

31 Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the way of righteousness.

32 Patience is better than power, and controlling one's temper, than capturing a city.

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