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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 16
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32 verses • Page 1 of 2
To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:1
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.
All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD .
Proverbs 16:2
All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord .
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
The LORD works out everything for his own ends- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Proverbs 16:4
The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:5
The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Proverbs 16:6
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD , he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
Proverbs 16:10
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD ; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
Proverbs 16:11
Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord ; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 16:14
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
Proverbs 16:15
When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19
Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD .
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord .
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:22
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:23
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
Proverbs 16:26
The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.
A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:27
A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:29
A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Proverbs 16:30
Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD .
Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord .
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