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