The NAS Strong's Version
Book of Proverbs
Chapter 16
16:1 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
16:2 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives.
16:3 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
16:4 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
16:5 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
16:6 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
16:7 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
16:8 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice *.
16:9 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
16:10 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
16:11 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
16:12 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
16:13 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
16:14 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
16:15 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
16:16 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] How much better it is to get wisdom than gold ! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
16:17 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
16:18 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
16:19 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
16:20 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
16:21 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
16:22 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
16:23 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
16:24 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] Pleasant words are a honeycomb *, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
16:25 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
16:26 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.
16:27 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
16:28 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
16:29 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
16:30 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
16:31 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.
16:32 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
16:33 - [In Context|Original Hebrew] The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.

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