1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 16:1
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the motives. NHEB — Proverbs 16:2
3 Entrust your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established. NHEB — Proverbs 16:3
4 The LORD has made everything for its own end—yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. NHEB — Proverbs 16:4
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished. NHEB — Proverbs 16:5
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. NHEB — Proverbs 16:6
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. NHEB — Proverbs 16:7
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. NHEB — Proverbs 16:8
9 A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps. NHEB — Proverbs 16:9
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth. NHEB — Proverbs 16:10
11 Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work. NHEB — Proverbs 16:11
12 It is an abomination to kings to do wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness. NHEB — Proverbs 16:12
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. NHEB — Proverbs 16:13
14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. NHEB — Proverbs 16:14
15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. NHEB — Proverbs 16:15
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. NHEB — Proverbs 16:16
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. NHEB — Proverbs 16:17
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. NHEB — Proverbs 16:18
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud. NHEB — Proverbs 16:19
20 He who heeds the word finds prosperity, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 16:20
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. NHEB — Proverbs 16:21
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly. NHEB — Proverbs 16:22
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. NHEB — Proverbs 16:23
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. NHEB — Proverbs 16:24
25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. NHEB — Proverbs 16:25
26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on. NHEB — Proverbs 16:26
27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. NHEB — Proverbs 16:27
28 A perverse man stirs up strife, and a gossip separates close friends. NHEB — Proverbs 16:28
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. NHEB — Proverbs 16:29
30 One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. NHEB — Proverbs 16:30
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is found in the path of righteousness. NHEB — Proverbs 16:31
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. NHEB — Proverbs 16:32
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 16:33