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