16Proverbs 16

CHAP. XVI.

1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answere of the tongue, is from the Lord.Select Proverbs 16:1

2All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits.Select Proverbs 16:2

3Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established.Select Proverbs 16:3

4The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.Select Proverbs 16:4

5Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.Select Proverbs 16:5

6By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill.Select Proverbs 16:6

7When a mans wayes please the Lord, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him.Select Proverbs 16:7

8Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.Select Proverbs 16:8

9A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.Select Proverbs 16:9

10A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement.Select Proverbs 16:10

11A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.Select Proverbs 16:11

12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.Select Proverbs 16:12

13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.Select Proverbs 16:13

14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.Select Proverbs 16:14

15In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.Select Proverbs 16:15

16How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?Select Proverbs 16:16

17The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule.Select Proverbs 16:17

18Pride goeth before destruction: and an hautie spirit before a fall.Select Proverbs 16:18

19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.Select Proverbs 16:19

20He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee.Select Proverbs 16:20

21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.Select Proverbs 16:21

22Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.Select Proverbs 16:22

23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes.Select Proverbs 16:23

24Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.Select Proverbs 16:24

25There is a way that seemeth right vnto a man; but the end thereof are the wayes of death.Select Proverbs 16:25

26Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him.Select Proverbs 16:26

27An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.Select Proverbs 16:27

28A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends.Select Proverbs 16:28

29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.Select Proverbs 16:29

30He shutteth his eyes to deuise froward things: moouing his lips he bringeth euill to passe.Select Proverbs 16:30

31The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse.Select Proverbs 16:31

32He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.Select Proverbs 16:32

33The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.Select Proverbs 16:33