Proverbs 16 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. 1 Related passages for Proverbs 16:1
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 2 Related passages for Proverbs 16:2
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 3 Related passages for Proverbs 16:3
The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 4 Related passages for Proverbs 16:4
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 5 Related passages for Proverbs 16:5
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 6 Related passages for Proverbs 16:6
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 7 Related passages for Proverbs 16:7
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 8 Related passages for Proverbs 16:8
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. 9 Related passages for Proverbs 16:9
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 10 Related passages for Proverbs 16:10
A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. 11 Related passages for Proverbs 16:11
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 12 Related passages for Proverbs 16:12
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 13 Related passages for Proverbs 16:13
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 14 Related passages for Proverbs 16:14
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 15 Related passages for Proverbs 16:15
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 16 Related passages for Proverbs 16:16
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 17 Related passages for Proverbs 16:17
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 18 Related passages for Proverbs 16:18
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 19 Related passages for Proverbs 16:19
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. 20 Related passages for Proverbs 16:20
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 21 Related passages for Proverbs 16:21
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 22 Related passages for Proverbs 16:22
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 23 Related passages for Proverbs 16:23
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 24 Related passages for Proverbs 16:24
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 25 Related passages for Proverbs 16:25
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 26 Related passages for Proverbs 16:26
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 27 Related passages for Proverbs 16:27
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 28 Related passages for Proverbs 16:28
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 29 Related passages for Proverbs 16:29
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. 30 Related passages for Proverbs 16:30
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 31 Related passages for Proverbs 16:31
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 32 Related passages for Proverbs 16:32
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. 33 Related passages for Proverbs 16:33
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