Proverbs 16 : 1 (ESV)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16 : 2 (ESV)
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
Proverbs 16 : 3 (ESV)
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16 : 4 (ESV)
The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 16 : 5 (ESV)
Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16 : 6 (ESV)
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 16 : 7 (ESV)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16 : 8 (ESV)
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16 : 9 (ESV)
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16 : 10 (ESV)
An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16 : 11 (ESV)
A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16 : 12 (ESV)
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16 : 13 (ESV)
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16 : 14 (ESV)
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 16 : 15 (ESV)
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Proverbs 16 : 16 (ESV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16 : 17 (ESV)
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
Proverbs 16 : 18 (ESV)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16 : 19 (ESV)
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16 : 20 (ESV)
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16 : 21 (ESV)
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16 : 22 (ESV)
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16 : 23 (ESV)
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16 : 24 (ESV)
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16 : 25 (ESV)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
Proverbs 16 : 26 (ESV)
A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16 : 27 (ESV)
A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16 : 28 (ESV)
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16 : 29 (ESV)
A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16 : 30 (ESV)
Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.
Proverbs 16 : 31 (ESV)
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Proverbs 16 : 32 (ESV)
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16 : 33 (ESV)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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