Proverbs Chapter 16
Proverbs is the 20th book in the Holy Bible.
This page contains Proverbs 16:1 to Proverbs 16:9.
Browse to all the verses of Proverbs by clicking the page number below the chapter list.
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Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 16:9
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10
A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
Proverbs 16:11
A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:14
The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 16:15
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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