Proverbs 16
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1We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished.5Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11The LORD demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful.20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze.27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path.29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief.30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
33We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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