Proverbs 16:1WEB
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
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Proverbs 16:1WEB
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:2WEB
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:3WEB
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:4WEB
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:5WEB
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:6WEB
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:7WEB
When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:8WEB
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:9WEB
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:10WEB
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:11WEB
Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:12WEB
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13WEB
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:14WEB
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:15WEB
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16WEB
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:17WEB
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:18WEB
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:19WEB
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20WEB
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:21WEB
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:22WEB
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Proverbs 16:23WEB
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24WEB
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25WEB
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:26WEB
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16:27WEB
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:28WEB
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:29WEB
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30WEB
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
Proverbs 16:31WEB
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32WEB
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33WEB
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.