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