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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 .

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Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives.

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established.

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Proverbs 16:4

The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.

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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.

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Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord , He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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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.

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Proverbs 16:10

A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.

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Proverbs 16:11

A just balance and scales belong to the Lord ; All the weights of the bag are His concern.

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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.

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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.

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Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

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Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.

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Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.

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Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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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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Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

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Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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Proverbs 16:25

There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 16:26

A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.

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Proverbs 16:27

A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.

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Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.

Proverbs 16:29

A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.

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Proverbs 16:30

He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.

Proverbs 16:31

A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord .

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