16Proverbs 16

1The preparations of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.Select Proverbs 16:1

2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.Select Proverbs 16:2

3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.Select Proverbs 16:3

4The LORD hath made every things for His own purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.Select Proverbs 16:4

5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; my hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.Select Proverbs 16:5

6By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.Select Proverbs 16:6

7When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Select Proverbs 16:7

8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.Select Proverbs 16:8

9A man's heart deviseth his way; but the LORD directeth his steps.Select Proverbs 16:9

10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth trespasseth not in judgment.Select Proverbs 16:10

11A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.Select Proverbs 16:11

12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.Select Proverbs 16:12

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

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

15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.Select Proverbs 16:15

16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.Select Proverbs 16:16

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.Select Proverbs 16:17

18Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.Select Proverbs 16:18

19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.Select Proverbs 16:19

20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.Select Proverbs 16:20

21The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.Select Proverbs 16:21

22Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.Select Proverbs 16:22

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

24Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Select Proverbs 16:24

25There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.Select Proverbs 16:25

26The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.Select Proverbs 16:26

27An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.Select Proverbs 16:27

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

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

30He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; he that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass.Select Proverbs 16:30

31The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness.Select Proverbs 16:31

32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.Select Proverbs 16:32

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