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16:1 We can gather our thoughts, but the LORD gives the right answer.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 1 , We can gather our thoughts, but the LORD gives the right answer.
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16:2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 2 , People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
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16:3 Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 3 , Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
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16:4 The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 4 , The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.
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16:5 The LORD despises pride; be assured that the proud will be punished.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 5 , The LORD despises pride; be assured that the proud will be punished.
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16:6 Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 6 , Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.
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16:7 When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 7 , When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.
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16:8 It is better to be poor and godly than rich and dishonest.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 8 , It is better to be poor and godly than rich and dishonest.
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16:9 We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 9 , We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
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16:10 The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 10 , The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
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16:11 The LORD demands fairness in every business deal; he sets the standard.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 11 , The LORD demands fairness in every business deal; he sets the standard.
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16:12 A king despises wrongdoing, for his rule depends on his justice.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 12 , A king despises wrongdoing, for his rule depends on his justice.
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16:13 The king is pleased with righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 13 , The king is pleased with righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
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16:14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise do what they can to appease it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 14 , The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise do what they can to appease it.
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16:15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a gentle rain.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 15 , When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a gentle rain.
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16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 16 , How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!
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16:17 The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 17 , The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
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16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 18 , Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
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16:19 It is better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 19 , It is better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
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16:20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be happy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 20 , Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be happy.
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16:21 The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 21 , The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
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16:22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 22 , Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
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16:23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 23 , From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
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16:24 Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 24 , Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
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16:25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 25 , There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
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16:26 It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 26 , It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.
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16:27 Scoundrels hunt for scandal; their words are a destructive blaze.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 27 , Scoundrels hunt for scandal; their words are a destructive blaze.
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16:28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 28 , A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
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16:29 Violent people deceive their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 29 , Violent people deceive their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
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16:30 With narrowed eyes, they plot evil; without a word, they plan their mischief.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 30 , With narrowed eyes, they plot evil; without a word, they plan their mischief.
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16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 31 , Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
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16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 32 , It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
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16:33 We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 16 , Verse 33 , We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
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