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16:1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 1 , To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
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16:2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 2 , All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
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16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 3 , Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
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16:4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 4 , The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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16:5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 5 , The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
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16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 6 , Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
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16:7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 7 , When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
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16:8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 8 , Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
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16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 9 , In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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16:10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 10 , The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
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16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 11 , Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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16:12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 12 , Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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16:13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 13 , Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
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16:14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 14 , A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
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16:15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 15 , When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 16 , How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
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16:17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 17 , The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
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16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 18 , Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
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16:19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 19 , Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
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16:20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 20 , Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 21 , The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
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16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 22 , Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
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16:23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 23 , A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
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16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 24 , Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 25 , There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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16:26 The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 26 , The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
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16:27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 27 , A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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16:28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 28 , A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
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16:29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 29 , A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
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16:30 He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 30 , He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
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16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 31 , Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
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16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 32 , Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
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16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 33 , The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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