Proverbs 16:1–15 · BSB
16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
16:2
All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
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16:3
Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
16:6
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
16:8
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
16:10
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
16:11
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
16:13
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
16:14
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
16:15
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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