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Read Proverbs 16

World English Bible · 33 verses

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

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org