Proverbs 16
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1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.
2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.2All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives.
3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.3Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.4The LORD works everything for its own ends--even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.5The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.
6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.6Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.7When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.8Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.
9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.9A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
11A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.
12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.12Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.13The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.
14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.14A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.15In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.17The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.19It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.
20Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.23A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.25There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
26A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.26A laborer's appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.
27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.27A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.
28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.28A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.29A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible.
30Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.30The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.31Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.32Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.33The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the LORD.
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