Proverbs 16 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 16

The plans

of the heart

belong to man,

but the reply

of the tongue

is from the LORD.

All

a man’s

ways

are pure

in his own eyes,

but his motives

are weighed

by the LORD.

Commit

your works

to

the LORD,

and your plans

will be achieved.

The LORD

has made

everything

for His purpose—

even

the wicked

for the day

of disaster.

Everyone

who is proud

in heart

is detestable

to the LORD;

be assured that

he will not

go unpunished.

By loving devotion

and truth,

wickedness

is atoned for,

and by the fear

of the LORD

a man turns aside

from evil.

When a man’s

ways

please

the LORD,

He makes even

the man’s enemies

live at peace

with him.

Better

a little

with righteousness

than great

gain

with injustice.

A man’s

heart

plans

his course,

but the LORD

determines

his steps.

A divine verdict

is on

the lips

of a king;

his mouth

should not

betray

justice.

Honest

scales

and balances

are from the LORD;

all

the weights

in the bag

are His concern.

Wicked

behavior

is detestable

to kings,

for

a throne

is established

through righteousness.

Righteous

lips

are a king’s

delight,

and he who speaks

honestly

is beloved.

The wrath

of a king

is a messenger

of death,

but a wise

man

will pacify it.

When a king’s

face

brightens,

there is life;

his favor

is like a rain cloud

in spring.

How much

better

to acquire

wisdom

than gold;

to gain

understanding

is more desirable

than silver.

The highway

of the upright

leads away

from evil;

he who guards

his way

protects

his life.

Pride

goes before

destruction,

and a haughty

spirit

before

a fall.

It is better

to be lowly

in spirit

among

the humble

than to divide

the spoil

with

the proud.

Whoever heeds

instruction

will find

success,

and blessed

is he who trusts

in the LORD.

The wise

in heart

will be called

discerning,

and pleasant

speech

increases

learning.

Understanding

is a fountain

of life

to its possessor,

but the discipline

of fools

is folly.

The heart

of the wise man

instructs

his mouth

and adds

persuasiveness

to

his lips.

Pleasant

words

are a honeycomb,

sweet

to the soul

and healing

to the bones.

There is

a way

that seems right

to

a man,

but its end

is the way

of death.

A worker’s

appetite

works

for him

because

his hunger

drives

him onward.

A worthless

man

digs up

evil,

and his speech

is like a scorching

fire.

A perverse

man

spreads

dissension,

and a gossip

divides

close friends.

A violent

man

entices

his neighbor

and leads him

down a path

that is not

good.

He who winks

his eye

devises

perversity;

he who purses

his lips

is bent on

evil.

Gray hair

is a crown

of glory;

it is attained

along the path

of righteousness.

He who is slow

to anger

is better

than a warrior,

and he who controls

his temper is greater

than one who captures

a city.

The lot

is cast

into the lap,

but its every

decision

is from the LORD.

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