Proverbs 16
1 Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.
2 People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their intentions.
All the ways of a man, [may be] pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.
3 Trust whatever you do to the Lord, and your plans will be successful.
Roll, upon Yahweh, thy doings, that thy plans, may be established.
4 The Lord has a purpose in everything he does, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Everything, hath Yahweh made for its own purpose, yea, even the lawless one, for the day of calamity.
5 The Lord hates the arrogant. You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished.
An abomination to Yahweh, is every one who is haughty in heart, hand to hand, he shall not be held innocent.
6 Sin is forgiven through trustworthy love and faithfulness; by honoring the Lord people are saved from evil.
By lovingkindness and fidelity, shall iniquity be covered, and, in the revering of Yahweh, is a turning away from wrong.
7 When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.
When, acceptable to Yahweh, are the ways of a man, even his enemies, doth he cause to make peace with him.
8 Better to have just a little and be honest than to have a lot and be dishonest.
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
9 You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
A man’s heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
10 The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.
An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
11 Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag.
The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness, —and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.
The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.
In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
16 Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
17 The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.
The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
18 Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.
Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
19 Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
20 If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.
He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
21 If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.
The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
22 If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
23 A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.
The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
24 Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
A comb of honey, are pleasant words, sweet to the taste and healing to the bone.
25 There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.
There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
26 A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.
The appetite of the toiler, hath toiled for him, for his mouth, hath urged him on.
27 Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.
An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief, —and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.
28 Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.
A perverse man, sendeth forth strife, and, a tattler, separateth intimate friends.
29 Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.
A ruthless man, enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way, not good.
30 People who give you a sly wink are plotting bad things; they purse their lips and make evil happen.
Closing his eyes, to devise perverse things, biting his lips, he hath plotted mischief.
31 Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.
A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
32 Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
33 The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.
Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.
