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Chapter 16

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Proverbs 16:1

The preparations of the heart in man, and 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 eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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Proverbs 16:4

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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Proverbs 16:5

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

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Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

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Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

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Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

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Proverbs 16:10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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Proverbs 16:11

A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

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Proverbs 16:16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

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Proverbs 16:18

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

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Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

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Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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Proverbs 16:26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

Source notes · Proverbs 16:26

Notes from this edition, separate from the reading. Original source text is retained.

  • 26 craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him
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Proverbs 16:27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

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Proverbs 16:28

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

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Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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Proverbs 16:30

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

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Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

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