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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked |
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| Proverbs 16:1 |
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The plans of the heart belong to man, But the
answer of the tongue is from the LORD. |
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| Proverbs 16:2 |
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All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight,
But the LORD weighs the motives. |
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| Proverbs 16:3 |
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Commit your works to the LORD And your plans
will be established. |
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| Proverbs 16:4 |
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The LORD has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked for the day of evil. |
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| Proverbs 16:5 |
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Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination
to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. |
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| Proverbs 16:6 |
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By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned
for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. |
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| Proverbs 16:7 |
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When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
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| Proverbs 16:8 |
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Better is a little with righteousness Than great
income with injustice. |
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| Proverbs 16:9 |
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The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD
directs his steps. |
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| Proverbs 16:10 |
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A divine decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not err in judgment. |
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| Proverbs 16:11 |
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A just balance and scales belong to the LORD;
All the weights of the bag are His concern. |
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| Proverbs 16:12 |
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It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked
acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. |
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| Proverbs 16:13 |
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And
he who speaks right is loved. |
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| Proverbs 16:14 |
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The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it. |
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| Proverbs 16:15 |
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In the light of a king's face is life, And his
favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. |
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| Proverbs 16:16 |
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How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
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| Proverbs 16:17 |
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The highway of the upright is to depart from
evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. |
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| Proverbs 16:18 |
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Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty
spirit before stumbling. |
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| Proverbs 16:19 |
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It is better to be humble in spirit with the
lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
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| Proverbs 16:20 |
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He who gives attention to the word will find
good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. |
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| Proverbs 16:21 |
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The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. |
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| Proverbs 16:22 |
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who
has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. |
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| Proverbs 16:23 |
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The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And
adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
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| Proverbs 16:24 |
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the
soul and healing to the bones. |
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| Proverbs 16:25 |
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There is a way which seems right to a man, But
its end is the way of death. |
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| Proverbs 16:26 |
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A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger
urges him on. |
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| Proverbs 16:27 |
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A worthless man digs up evil, While his words
are like scorching fire. |
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| Proverbs 16:28 |
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A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer
separates intimate friends. |
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| Proverbs 16:29 |
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A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads
him in a way that is not good. |
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| Proverbs 16:30 |
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He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse
things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. |
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| Proverbs 16:31 |
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A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found
in the way of righteousness. |
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| Proverbs 16:32 |
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He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. |
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| Proverbs 16:33 |
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The lot is cast into the lap, But its every
decision is from the LORD. |
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